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

Ruga, 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 Ruga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruga in America

Ruga is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruga surname appeared 194 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 Ruga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruga 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 Ruga

The surname RUGA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ruga," which means "wrinkle" or "furrow," likely referring to a geographic feature or a topographical characteristic of the area where the name first emerged.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RUGA surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard era, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name has a longstanding history in the region.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo RUGA was mentioned in the "Annali Genovesi," a chronicle of events in the city of Genoa. He was a merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the RUGA family gained prominence in the city of Venice. Giovanni RUGA (1499-1567) was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings, including the Palazzo Grimani and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.

In the 17th century, a branch of the RUGA family settled in the southern region of Puglia, where they established themselves as landowners and wine merchants. One notable figure from this era was Domenico RUGA (1623-1689), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital in the town of Bari.

Another prominent individual with the RUGA surname was Carlo RUGA (1756-1832), a Neapolitan painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works can be found in various museums and private collections across Italy.

In the 19th century, the RUGA name appeared in literary circles with the writer and poet Vincenzo RUGA (1819-1892), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary. He was highly regarded in his time and influenced many other Italian authors.

While the RUGA surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the rich history and significance of this name remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, reflecting the cultural and geographical diversity of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruga

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

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

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