Find out how popular the last name Raguse is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Raguse.

Raguse, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Raguse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raguse in America

Raguse is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raguse surname appeared 210 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Raguse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raguse to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Raguse

The surname Raguse has its origins in Germany and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "ragusen," which means "to scratch or scrape." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone whose occupation involved tasks such as scraping or scouring surfaces.

Raguse is also thought to be linked to the German town of Ragusen, located in the region of Saxony. This connection indicates that the name could have been adopted by individuals who either lived in or were associated with this particular town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Raguse surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions an individual named Johannes Raguse, who was a landowner in the town of Ragusen.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the records of the Hanseatic League, an influential trading organization in Northern Europe. A merchant named Hans Raguse was documented as being involved in the import and export of goods between various cities in the region.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Raguse surname was Martin Raguse, a German humanist and scholar who lived from 1485 to 1546. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his role in promoting the ideals of the Renaissance movement.

Another significant individual with the Raguse name was Johann Raguse, a German military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War from 1618 to 1648. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his strategic leadership and valor on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Friedrich Raguse made his mark in the field of music. He was a composer and organist who lived from 1732 to 1808 and is renowned for his contributions to the development of church music in Germany.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the Raguse surname across various regions and time periods, showcasing its enduring legacy and the diverse roles and accomplishments of individuals who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raguse

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Raguse.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Raguse was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Raguse has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Raguse was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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