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

Allocca, 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 Allocca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allocca in America

Allocca is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allocca surname appeared 542 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 Allocca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allocca 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 Allocca

The surname Allocca has its origins in the Italian language and is believed to have first emerged in the southern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "alloco," which means "elsewhere" or "in another place." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had relocated or migrated from one area to another.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Allocca can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. These records indicate that families bearing this surname were present in the area during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Allocca in various records and manuscripts from the Abruzzo region. For example, the name appears in a property deed from the year 1362, which documents the transfer of land ownership from one Allocca family member to another.

Over the centuries, the surname Allocca has been associated with notable individuals in various fields. One such individual was Girolamo Allocca, a prominent Italian painter and architect who lived during the 16th century (1515-1598). His works can be found in churches and buildings throughout Italy, particularly in the city of Naples.

Another notable figure with the surname Allocca was Vincenzo Allocca (1628-1704), a renowned Italian composer and musician who was active during the Baroque period. He is known for his contributions to the development of opera and sacred music in Italy.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Allocca (1810-1876) was a respected Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. He was a vocal advocate for legal reforms and social justice during his time.

The surname Allocca has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Italy. For example, there is a small town called Allocca located in the province of Salerno, which may have influenced the development of the surname in that region.

While the surname Allocca is more commonly found in Italy, it has also been documented in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora over the centuries. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, particularly in the southern regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allocca

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Allocca, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!