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

Rusca, 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 Rusca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rusca in America

Rusca is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rusca surname appeared 143 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 Rusca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rusca 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 Rusca

The surname "RUSCA" is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. The name likely emerged in the northern regions of Italy, particularly around the areas of Lombardy and Piedmont, where it was commonly found in historical records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "RUSCA" can be found in a document from the 12th century, which mentions a family bearing this surname in the town of Vigevano, near Pavia. This suggests that the name may have originated from a local topographic feature or a place name in that region.

The name "RUSCA" is believed to be derived from the Latin word "rusca," which means "bark" or "rough surface." It's possible that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a densely wooded area or worked with bark or rough materials.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named Uberto Rusca (c. 1220 - 1298) was mentioned in historical chronicles as a prominent military leader and politician from the city of Como. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions that divided northern Italy during that time.

Another historical figure with the surname "RUSCA" was Francesco Rusca (c. 1450 - 1520), a renowned architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the Duchy of Milan during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, Giovanni Antonio Rusca (c. 1530 - 1602) was a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge and advisor to several noble families in northern Italy. His writings and interpretations of legal texts were widely respected and influential during his time.

Moving forward to the 17th century, Pietro Rusca (c. 1620 - 1690) was a celebrated painter from the city of Lugano, in present-day Switzerland. His works, which often depicted religious themes and scenes from daily life, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy and Switzerland.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname "RUSCA" was Giambattista Rusca (c. 1760 - 1835), a military officer and general who served in the armies of the Republic of Venice and later joined the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte. He played a significant role in several campaigns and battles during the Napoleonic Wars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rusca

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

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

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