Explore the Family Name Ruocco
The meaning of Ruocco
Italian: southern variant of Rocco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gennaro, Angelo, Giuseppe, Luigi, Vito, Alfonse, Antonio, Carmine, Fortunata, Franco, Luca, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Ruocco in the United States?
According to the statistics provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruocco increased slightly in the first decade of the 21st century. The rank of the surname moved up from 21,493 in 2000 to 21,009 in 2010, a change of approximately 2.25%. In terms of count, there were 1,133 people with this surname in 2000 and this number increased to 1,252 by 2010, which represents a 10.5% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.42 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,493 | #21,009 | 2.25% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,252 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruocco
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Ruocco surname. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages of 94.70 in 2000 and slightly less, 93.61, in 2010. There was a significant increase in those who identify as Hispanic from 2.91 in 2000 to 4.55 in 2010, marking a 56.36% change. While a small percentage, around 1.68 in 2000 and 1.04 in 2010, identify as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.72% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 93.61% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 4.55% | 56.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.04% | -38.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |