Explore the Family Name Ruvolo
The meaning of Ruvolo
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian ruvolo ‘oak’, hence possibly a topographic name for someone who lived by a particular oak or where oaks grew, a nickname, possibly for someone who was strong, or perhaps for a woodsman or a wood worker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Salvatore, Antonio, Ignazio, Calogero, Ettore, Gaetano, Gasper, Sal, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Ruvolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruvolo had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruvolo was the 33,653rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 34,110th rank, representing a change of -1.36%. However, the total count of people with the Ruvolo surname increased from 639 in 2000 to 666 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 4.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -4.17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #34,110 | -1.36% |
| Count | 639 | 666 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruvolo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Ruvolo surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals identifying as Ruvolo were white, at 93.74% and 93.39%, respectively, though there was a minimal decline of -0.37%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 5.16% in 2000 to 5.41% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, there was also an emergence of people with the Ruvolo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 0.75% of the population. There were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 93.39% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 5.16% | 5.41% | 4.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |