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

Ruffolo, 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 Ruffolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruffolo in America

Ruffolo is the 23618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruffolo surname appeared 1,074 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 Ruffolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruffolo 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 Ruffolo

The surname Ruffolo has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the area around Naples and the surrounding Campania region.

The name Ruffolo is derived from the Italian word "ruffo," which means "reddish-brown" or "rust-colored." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ruffolo can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples in the 13th century. A prominent figure bearing this name was Ruggiero Ruffolo, a nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 13th century.

Another notable individual with the surname Ruffolo was Giacomo Ruffolo, a merchant and diplomat from Venice who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his involvement in trade negotiations between the Republic of Venice and the Byzantine Empire.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Ruffolo family settled in the town of Ravello, located on the Amalfi Coast. One of their descendants, Girolamo Ruffolo (1505-1578), was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in the region.

The name Ruffolo also has connections to the island of Sicily. In the 16th century, a Sicilian nobleman named Pietro Ruffolo (1520-1585) gained prominence as a writer and philosopher. His works explored various topics, including literature, history, and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Ruffolo was Vincenzo Ruffolo (1675-1742), a celebrated painter from Naples who specialized in portraiture and religious artwork. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

While the surname Ruffolo is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including noblemen, merchants, artists, and intellectuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruffolo

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

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

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