Larussa
An Italianized derivative of French "la rousse" meaning "the redhead."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,131 Americans carry the last name Larussa. That puts it at #25,403 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.33 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 303,054 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Larussa surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.1K
1 in 303,054
Census rank
#25,403
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
974
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 974 bearers of the surname Larussa in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.33 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 25403rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Larussa, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Larussa
The surname LaRussa has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "rossa," meaning "red," likely referring to someone with reddish hair or complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LaRussa can be traced back to the 12th century. In a manuscript from the Benedictine monastery of San Giovanni degli Eremiti in Palermo, Sicily, there is a mention of a nobleman named Ruggero LaRussa, who donated land to the monastery in 1178.
During the Renaissance period, the name LaRussa appeared in various documents and records, particularly in the city of Messina, Sicily. A notable figure from this time was Antonio LaRussa, a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Messina between 1520 and 1580.
In the 17th century, the LaRussa family established itself in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. A prominent member of the family during this period was Girolamo LaRussa, a lawyer and judge who served in the court of King Philip IV of Spain, which ruled over the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily from 1621 to 1665.
The 18th century saw the LaRussa name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Campania and Lazio. One notable individual from this era was Giuseppe LaRussa, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Legion of Honor by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1809.
In the 19th century, several members of the LaRussa family emigrated to the United States, settling in various cities such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States was that of Vincenzo LaRussa, who arrived in New York in 1848 and later became a successful businessman.
Another prominent figure with the surname LaRussa was Tony LaRussa, an Italian-American baseball manager who was born in 1944. He managed several Major League Baseball teams, including the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larussa
Among Census respondents with the surname Larussa, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Larussa bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Larussa surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8%
- Hispanic or Latino3.5%
- Two or more races1.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Larussa surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,403 | #25,403 | 0.0% |
| Count | 974 | 974 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Larussa bearers went from 974 to 974 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #25,403 to #25,403.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Larussa
FAQ
Larussa surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Larussa?
The surname Larussa holds position #25,403 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,131 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.33 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Larussa surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Larussa, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.