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

Ruano, 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 Ruano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruano in America

Ruano is the 6240th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruano surname appeared 5,478 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Ruano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruano 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 Ruano

The surname Ruano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "ruan," which means "wheel." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with wheels, such as a wheelwright or a carriage maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ruano can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city. Several individuals with the surname Ruano are mentioned in this document, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 15th century, the Ruano family was prominent in the city of Seville, with several members holding important positions in the local government and clergy. One notable figure was Diego Ruano, who served as the Bishop of Seville from 1465 to 1478.

In the 16th century, the Ruano surname gained further prominence with the birth of Juan Ruano (1533-1599), a Spanish physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His treatise on the preservation of health, titled "Regimen Sanitatis," was widely influential in its time.

Another notable individual with the surname Ruano was Pedro Ruano (1570-1638), a Spanish painter and architect who worked in the Baroque style. He was responsible for several notable architectural works in Seville, including the Church of Santa María la Blanca.

In the 19th century, the Ruano surname was also found in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Central America. One prominent figure was José Ruano Garrido (1813-1890), a Honduran politician and military leader who served as the President of Honduras from 1876 to 1883.

Throughout its history, the surname Ruano has been associated with various trades, professions, and occupations, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore the name. While its exact origins are not definitively known, the name's connection to the word "wheel" suggests a connection to the world of transportation and craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruano

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

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 Ruano 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 Ruano 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 Ruano was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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