Explore the Family Name Ruscio
The meaning of Ruscio
Italian: Italianized form of rusciu, a southern variant of Rosso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Domenico, Romolo.
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How common is the last name Ruscio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruscio has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 52,077th most popular last name in the United States and slightly fell to the 54,530th position in 2010, an overall change of -4.71%. However, the count of people carrying this surname saw a marginal increase from 375 in 2000 to 378 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.8%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 residents also experienced a minor drop from 0.14 to 0.13, a change of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #54,530 | -4.71% |
| Count | 375 | 378 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruscio
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruscio also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of the bearers of this surname, 97.60% in 2000 and 95.24% in 2010, identified as White, though this percentage decreased by 2.42%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The ethnicity data for 2010 showed an emergence of two new groups: those who identified with two or more races (1.59%) and those who identified as Hispanic (2.12%), marking a diversification in the ethnic identities linked to the surname Ruscio.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.24% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |