Explore the Family Name Russi
The meaning of Russi
Italian and Spanish: 1. possibly a southern variant of Rossi. 2. alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from Russi in Ravenna province, though this is not a major area of emigration to North America. This surname is also found in southern Spain and Switzerland, where it is most likely of Italian origin. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Carlos, Humberto, Jose, Alicia, Americo, Elvira, Emilio, Francisco, Guillermo, Maria Elena, Mario.
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How common is the last name Russi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Russi" has seen a downward trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,016 among all surnames in the United States but slid down to 34,668 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 19.48%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased, from 770 in 2000 to 652 in 2010, a drop of 15.32%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname went from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, showing a decrease of 24.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,016 | #34,668 | -19.48% |
| Count | 770 | 652 | -15.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.22 | -24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russi
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Russi," there's been a slight shift within the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 70.52% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly fell to 68.10% in 2010. There was a rise in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 25.71% in 2000 to 28.07% in 2010. Those identifying as Black had a small increase from 1.43% to 1.53%, while those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw the most significant growth, from 1.04% to 1.84%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.52% | 68.1% | -3.43% |
| Hispanic | 25.71% | 28.07% | 9.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.84% | 76.92% |
| Black | 1.43% | 1.53% | 6.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |