Explore the Family Name Ruscitti
The meaning of Ruscitti
Italian: 1. patronymic or plural form of Ruscitto. 2. habitational name from Ruscitti in Chiei province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Dante, Angelo, Croce, Fabrizio, Gino, Nicola, Sal, Tullio.
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How common is the last name Ruscitti in the United States?
The surname Ruscitti, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,159th most popular, but by 2010 it moved down to 50,362nd place, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.45%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 402 to 415, a growth of 3.23% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #50,362 | -2.45% |
| Count | 402 | 415 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruscitti
Regarding the ethnic identities associated with the surname Ruscitti, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals who bear this surname identify as White, with 95.02% in 2000 and a marginal decrease to 94.7% in 2010. There has been no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased from 1.99% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 2.24% to 3.13% over the period. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.7% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.13% | 39.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.2% | -39.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |