Explore the Family Name Rusco
The meaning of Rusco
Italian: possibly a topographic name from rusco ‘holly’, ‘chestnut hedgehog’ (from Latin ruscus), but the numerous derivatives of this name suggest that it is more likely from a personal name, Rusco, perhaps of ancient Germanic origin or from rusco, originally nickname.
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How common is the last name Rusco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rusco has seen a decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rusco was ranked 59,453 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to 67,519, representing a 13.57% drop. The count of individuals with the Rusco surname also declined during this period, from 318 to 292, marking an 8.18% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #67,519 | -13.57% |
| Count | 318 | 292 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rusco
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rusco surname identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 93.08% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native held steady at around 1.57% in 2000, growing slightly to 1.71% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 2.20% in 2000 to zero in 2010. During both census years, no Ruscos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 95.89% | 3.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 1.71% | 8.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |