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

Ruggeri, 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 Ruggeri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruggeri in America

Ruggeri is the 15171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruggeri surname appeared 1,942 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ruggeri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruggeri 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 Ruggeri

The surname "RUGGERI" originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ruggero," which means "famous spear" or "renowned with a spear." This name is believed to have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive name for a skilled warrior or soldier.

The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. It is likely that the name was adopted by families associated with military service or those who had distinguished themselves in battle.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," which recorded land transactions and legal agreements in the region of Campania. One notable mention was of a certain "Ruggeri de Caserta" in 1235, who was a landowner in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the surname gained prominence with several notable individuals bearing the name. One of the earliest recorded examples was Giovanni Battista Ruggeri (1675-1742), an Italian painter and engraver from Bologna, known for his religious works and etchings.

In the 18th century, Antonio Ruggeri (1724-1792) was a renowned violin maker from Cremona, Italy. He was part of the prestigious Cremonese school of violin making and is highly regarded for his exquisite craftsmanship and contribution to the art of instrument-making.

Another significant figure was Carlo Ruggeri (1848-1920), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Milan, including the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls.

In the 20th century, Guido Ruggeri (1915-2003) was a prominent Italian film director and screenwriter known for his neorealist films, such as "La Fortuna di Essere Donna" (1956) and "Le Diciottenni" (1958).

Additionally, the surname has been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy, such as the town of Ruggeri in the province of Salerno and the village of Ruggeri in the province of Catanzaro.

Overall, the surname "RUGGERI" has a rich history rooted in medieval Italy, with connections to military service, artistic endeavors, architecture, and filmmaking. It continues to be a prominent surname in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruggeri

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

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

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