2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rusignuolo
A surname derived from the Italian word for "nightingale" or "songbird".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Rusignuolo. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rusignuolo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Rusignuolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rusignuolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rusignuolo
The surname "RUSIGNUOLO" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "rusignuolo," which means "nightingale," a small songbird known for its beautiful and melodious singing. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a place where nightingales were abundant or someone who had a voice as sweet as a nightingale's song.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a certain "Giovanni Rusignuolo" is mentioned as a resident of the town of Siena, Tuscany. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time and may have been associated with a particular family or lineage.
In the 14th century, the name appears in several historical records from the city of Rome, where a prominent family bearing the surname "Rusignuolo" is mentioned. One notable member of this family was Alessandro Rusignuolo (1340-1412), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Rome.
During the Renaissance period, the name "Rusignuolo" gained further prominence, particularly in the world of arts and culture. One of the most renowned individuals with this surname was Giovanna Rusignuolo (1480-1555), a celebrated painter from Florence who was renowned for her portraits and religious works.
Another notable figure was Vincenzo Rusignuolo (1522-1587), an Italian composer and musician who served as the court composer for the Medici family in Florence. His compositions, particularly his madrigals and sacred works, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and influenced the development of Italian Renaissance music.
In the 17th century, the name "Rusignuolo" can be found in various records from the city of Naples, where a wealthy merchant family bearing this surname is mentioned. One of the most prominent members of this family was Antonio Rusignuolo (1620-1689), a successful trader and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in Naples.
Throughout its history, the surname "Rusignuolo" has been associated with various professions and social classes, from scholars and artists to merchants and tradespeople. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other regions and countries, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped the world over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rusignuolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Rusignuolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rusignuolo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rusignuolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.3% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino13.3% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rusignuolo
Rusignuolo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+13 bearers (+12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,946 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,072 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.6%) | Up 3,946 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 4,072 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rusignuolo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #147,221 | -2.8% |
| Count | 116 | 113 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rusignuolo bearers went from 116 to 113 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 4,072 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,221.
FAQ
Rusignuolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rusignuolo?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Rusignuolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Rusignuolo?
Rusignuolo ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Rusignuolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rusignuolo.
Has Rusignuolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rusignuolo went from 116 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Rusignuolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rusignuolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rusignuolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rusignuolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.3%), Hispanic (13.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rusignuolo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rusignuolo mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word for "nightingale" or "songbird". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rusignuolo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Rusignuolo?
You can see how many people have the surname Rusignuolo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.