Explore the Family Name Russotto
The meaning of Russotto
Italian (southern): from a diminutive or pet form of Russo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dario, Piera, Vita.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Russotto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Russotto was ranked 65,668 in terms of popularity in 2000 and fell to a rank of 69,996 in 2010, showing a decrease of 6.59%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 282 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 0.71%. The proportion of people with the Russotto surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 10.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #69,996 | -6.59% |
| Count | 282 | 280 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russotto
In regards to ethnic identity, data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Russotto identify as White, with a small increase from 95.04% in 2000 to 96.07% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.84% to 2.5% during the same period. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Russotto identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small percentage (1.77%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 96.07% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 2.5% | -11.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |