Explore the Family Name Russillo
The meaning of Russillo
Italian (southern): from a diminutive or pet form of Russo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Antonio, Cosmo, Domenico, Gennaro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Russillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Russillo is not particularly common in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 70,906 in popularity out of all surnames, with 257 people carrying the name. The ranking dipped slightly to 72,332 in 2010, although the number of individuals with the surname increased to 269. This represents a modest growth rate of around 4.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #72,332 | -2.01% |
| Count | 257 | 269 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russillo
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Russillo surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.11%, decreasing marginally to 94.42% by 2010. A small proportion identified as Hispanic, which showed an increase from 3.50% in 2000 to 5.58% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Russillo surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.42% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 5.58% | 59.43% |
| 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% |