There are
9263
Ruggieros in the USARuggiero is the
3825th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Ruggiero
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The first Norman king of Sicily, who reigned from 1130 to 1154. He unified the island and laid the foundation for the Kingdom of Sicily.Ruggierodi
An Italian admiral and commander during the 13th century. He played a crucial role in various naval battles for the Kingdom of Sicily.RuggieroII
A Viscount of Carcassonne and Béziers in France during the 12th century. He ruled over a region involved in the Cathar Crusade.RuggeroBacone
An Italian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 13th century. He made significant contributions to the medieval Aristotelian tradition.Ruggierode
An Italian military adventurer and captain during the 13th century. He led the Almogavars mercenaries and fought in various conflicts.RuggeroLeoncavallo
An Italian composer and musician who lived from 1857 to 1919. He is best known for his opera Pagliacci.RuggieroOrlando
A fictional character from the epic poem Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, written in the early 16th century.Ruggiero Genealogy
OriginsThe surname Ruggiero is of Italian origin.
Geographic DistributionThe name has connections to regions in Italy such as Sicily and Calabria.
VariationsVariations of the surname include Ruggieri, Ruggeri, Ruggero, Ruggier, and Ruggerio.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration related to the surname Ruggiero occurred during different periods and in various places. Significant migration and immigration took place during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly towards the United States, Argentina, and Canada. The reasons for migration include seeking better economic opportunities, escaping political unrest, and reuniting with family members.