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

Ruscito, 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 Ruscito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruscito in America

Ruscito is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruscito surname appeared 208 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 Ruscito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruscito 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 Ruscito

The surname Ruscito is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "rustico," which means "rustic" or "rural," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in a rural area or had ties to agriculture or countryside living.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ruscito can be found in the historic records of the town of Capaccio, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. These records, dating back to the 14th century, mention a family with the surname Ruscito as landowners and prominent members of the local community.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Ruscito (born around 1420) was mentioned in historical documents as a skilled artisan and craftsman in the city of Naples. His works, particularly in the field of metalworking and jewelry making, were highly regarded during that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Ruscito appeared in several literary works and manuscripts, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname among the educated and cultured circles of Italian society. One such example is the mention of a poet named Antonio Ruscito (born around 1485) in a collection of Renaissance poetry from the 16th century.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Ruscito was Girolamo Ruscito (1602-1678), a Catholic priest and scholar who is known for his contributions to the study of theology and philosophy. His works on moral theology and ethical principles were widely read and discussed among the intellectual circles of his time.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Ruscito was Maria Ruscito (1734-1802), a renowned opera singer who performed in various theaters across Italy during the late 18th century. Her exceptional vocal talents and stage presence earned her recognition and admiration from audiences and critics alike.

Over the centuries, the surname Ruscito has been associated with various regions and cities within Italy, including Naples, Salerno, and other parts of Campania, as well as areas in neighboring regions like Lazio and Abruzzo. The name has also been found in historical records and documents from these regions, further solidifying its Italian roots and presence throughout the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruscito

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

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

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