Explore the Family Name Ruggirello
The meaning of Ruggirello
Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Ruggiero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Girolamo, Vito, Alfio, Angelo, Gaspare, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Ruggirello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruggirello saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling from 40,690 to 40,909. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname actually increased during the same period, from 506 to 533, representing a positive change of 5.34%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.26%, indicating a larger growth in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #40,909 | -0.54% |
| Count | 506 | 533 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruggirello
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ruggirello identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 0.93% over the decade. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.99% to 1.88%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a minor decrease from 2.17% to 2.06%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded individuals bearing the surname in either year. Notably, the category of "two or more races" that had a representation of 1.38% in 2000 was entirely absent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 94.37% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.06% | -5.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.88% | 89.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |