Explore the Family Name Russello
The meaning of Russello
Italian (southern): from a diminutive or pet form of Russo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Calogero, Nicola, Nicolo, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Russello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Russello" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 61,376th in 2000, it dropped to 65,424th in 2010, a decrease of 6.6%. The number of people bearing this surname also fell marginally from 306 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, which is a -0.98% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #65,424 | -6.6% |
| Count | 306 | 303 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russello
The Decennial U.S. Census data concerning the ethnic identity distribution for the surname "Russello" reveals a predominantly White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.37% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 96.04% by 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the surname Russello, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where the percentages remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 96.04% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| 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% |