Explore the Family Name Ruisi
The meaning of Ruisi
Italian (Sicily): probably an Italianized form of Spanish Ruiz. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Santo, Angelo, Matteo, Carmela, Lorenzo, Pasquale, Vittorio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruisi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruisi has been rising in popularity over a decade between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from being ranked 56,687th most popular to 54,178th, showing an upward trend of 4.43%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 337 individuals in 2000 to 381 in 2010. This indicates a change of 13.06% over ten years. The proportion per 100,000 people rose by 8.33%, from 0.12% in 2000 to 0.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #54,178 | 4.43% |
| Count | 337 | 381 | 13.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruisi
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Ruisi surname are of white ethnicity. In 2000, 96.44% identified as white, decreasing slightly to 95.54% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.48%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. Notably, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which constituted 2.36% of those carrying the Ruisi surname. However, there were no individuals who identified as having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.54% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |