Explore the Family Name Runfola
The meaning of Runfola
Italian (Sicily): nickname from Sicilian runfolo ‘the act of snoring’, a derivative of runfulari ‘to snore’ (from French ronfler). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Onofrio, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Runfola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Runfola has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Runfola ranked 52,827 in terms of popularity but had dropped to 54,864 by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.86%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 368 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.9%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population also decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #54,864 | -3.86% |
| Count | 368 | 375 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Runfola
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Runfola identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This proportion slightly decreased from 94.84% in 2000 to 93.60% in 2010, a change of -1.31%. There was an increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, from 2.17% in 2000 to 4.53% in 2010, which is a significant 108.76% increase. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 93.6% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.53% | 108.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |