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

Rustia, 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 Rustia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rustia in America

Rustia is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rustia surname appeared 149 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 Rustia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rustia 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 Rustia

The surname Rustia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria, where it first emerged during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "rusticus," which means "rustic" or "rural," suggesting an association with agricultural or rural life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rustia can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 13th century. Here, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Rustico" and "Rusticacio," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the time.

In the 14th century, records show a Rustia family residing in the town of Mondovì, located in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. This family held a prominent position in the local community, with several members serving as magistrates and civic leaders.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Pietro Rustia (1460-1524), a renowned Genoese architect and sculptor. His most notable work is the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata in Genoa, a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture.

Another notable figure was Giovanna Rustia (1518-1592), a noblewoman from Savona who played a significant role in the literary circles of her time. She was a patron of the arts and hosted salons attended by prominent writers and intellectuals of the era.

In the 17th century, the Rustia family expanded their influence to the nearby region of Liguria. Giovanni Battista Rustia (1635-1701), a merchant from Genoa, established trade routes across the Mediterranean, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

The 18th century saw the birth of Antonio Rustia (1725-1798), a renowned botanist and naturalist from Albenga, Liguria. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the region and published several influential works on the subject.

As the centuries passed, the Rustia surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria, where it first emerged as a distinctive marker of identity and lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rustia

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

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

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