2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ragaglia
Of Italian origin signifying someone from the town of Ragaglia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Ragaglia. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ragaglia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Ragaglia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ragaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ragaglia
The surname Ragaglia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Italian word "ragaglia," which referred to a type of coarse woolen fabric used for making cloaks or capes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ragaglia can be found in a census record from the town of Cuneo, Piedmont, dated 1387. This document lists a certain Pietro Ragaglia, who was likely a weaver or merchant involved in the production or trade of this particular fabric.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in several legal documents and property records from the city of Milan, suggesting that the Ragaglia family had established a presence in this important center of commerce and industry. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni Battista Ragaglia, a wealthy silk merchant born in 1472, who played a significant role in shaping the city's thriving textile trade.
As the name spread throughout northern Italy, it adopted various spellings and regional variations, such as Ragaglio, Ragagli, and Ragagia. Some of these variations can be traced back to historical records from cities like Genoa, Turin, and Bergamo.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Ragaglia family migrated to the island of Sardinia, where they became influential landowners and vineyard proprietors. One of the most prominent figures from this era was Francesca Ragaglia (1525-1599), who was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and the establishment of a charitable foundation that supported underprivileged families in the region.
The 17th century saw the emergence of several notable scholars and intellectuals bearing the Ragaglia name, including the philosopher and theologian Antonio Ragaglia (1613-1678), whose works on metaphysics and epistemology were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ragaglia surname continued to be associated with various professions and trades, from artisans and craftsmen to merchants and entrepreneurs. One noteworthy individual from this period was Luigi Ragaglia (1789-1863), a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in the city of Turin, including the iconic Palazzo Carignano.
While the surname Ragaglia has its roots in northern Italy, it eventually spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora. Today, individuals bearing this name can be found across Italy and in other parts of the world, carrying on the rich historical legacy and traditions associated with this distinctive Italian surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ragaglia
Among Census respondents with the surname Ragaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ragaglia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Ragaglia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ragaglia
Ragaglia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,228 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,705 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 18,228 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 3,705 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ragaglia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #152,339 | 2.4% |
| Count | 104 | 106 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ragaglia bearers went from 104 to 106 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 3,705 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,339.
FAQ
Ragaglia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ragaglia?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Ragaglia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Ragaglia?
Ragaglia ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Ragaglia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ragaglia.
Has Ragaglia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ragaglia went from 104 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Ragaglia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ragaglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ragaglia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ragaglia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ragaglia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ragaglia mean?
Of Italian origin signifying someone from the town of Ragaglia. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ragaglia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Ragaglia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.