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

Allocco, 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 Allocco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allocco in America

Allocco is the 36337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allocco surname appeared 616 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 Allocco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allocco 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 Allocco

The surname Allocco originated in Italy, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "allocco," which means "owl" or "little owl." This suggests that the name may have been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who was associated with or resembled an owl in some way.

The name Allocco can be traced back to various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions such as Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria. In some historical documents, the name appears with slight variations in spelling, such as Alucco or Alocco, reflecting regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Allocco can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that period.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the surname Allocco. One such person was Giovanni Allocco (1480-1549), a prominent Italian painter and architect from Naples who worked on various churches and palaces throughout the city. Another notable figure was Niccolò Allocco (1590-1664), a renowned Baroque composer and organist from Bari.

In the 18th century, Domenico Allocco (1725-1805) was a distinguished Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples. His writings and rulings contributed significantly to the development of Italian jurisprudence during that period.

More recently, Giuseppe Allocco (1879-1962) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the socialist movement of his time.

Another notable figure was Maria Allocco (1915-2008), an Italian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout her long career, becoming a beloved figure in the Italian entertainment industry.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Allocco has a rich history that spans centuries and can be found in various regions of Italy, often associated with notable figures from various fields, including the arts, music, law, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allocco

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

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

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