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

Russano, 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 Russano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Russano in America

Russano is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Russano surname appeared 222 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 Russano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Russano 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 Russano

The surname Russano originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Calabria. It is derived from the name of the town of Rossano, located in the province of Cosenza. The town's name is believed to come from the Latin word "russus," meaning red, likely referring to the reddish color of the soil in the area.

The earliest known records of the Russano surname date back to the 13th century. In 1265, a document from the town of Rossano mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo Russano. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Russano family gained prominence in Calabria. Records from this period mention several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Tommaso Russano (1470-1535), a distinguished scholar and poet who served as a tutor to the children of the Duke of Calabria.

In the 17th century, the Russano family established itself in Naples, where they played a significant role in the city's cultural and political life. Giambattista Russano (1610-1678) was a renowned jurist and author who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Naples.

The 18th century saw the rise of another notable Russano, Giuseppe Russano (1725-1798). He was a highly respected architect who designed several churches and palaces in Naples and the surrounding areas.

As the Russano family spread throughout Italy, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Rossano, Rusano, and Ruzzano. These variations often reflected regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

Other notable individuals with the Russano surname include:

1. Vincenzo Russano (1810-1874), an Italian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Domenico Russano (1858-1935), a politician who served as the Mayor of Cosenza from 1905 to 1910.
3. Raffaele Russano (1870-1952), a renowned sculptor whose works can be found in several Italian cities.
4. Gaetano Russano (1891-1968), a scholar and author who contributed to the study of Italian literature and linguistics.
5. Pasquale Russano (1910-1995), a prominent lawyer and judge who served on the Supreme Court of Italy.

While the Russano surname is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history and has been associated with several notable individuals over the centuries, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Russano

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

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

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