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

Baiocchi, 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 Baiocchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baiocchi in America

Baiocchi is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baiocchi surname appeared 275 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 Baiocchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baiocchi 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 Baiocchi

The surname Baiocchi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the central region of Lazio. It emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 10th to 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "baiocco," which was a type of low-value copper coin minted in Rome during that era.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Baiocchi can be found in a manuscript dated 1292, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Baiocchi" residing in the city of Rome. This document is currently housed in the archives of the Vatican Library.

In the 14th century, records show that the Baiocchi family had established themselves as prominent landowners in the town of Frascati, located near Rome. The family's coat of arms, featuring three copper coins, is a clear nod to the surname's monetary origins.

As the centuries passed, the Baiocchi name spread to other parts of Italy, with notable individuals emerging across various fields. One of the most famous Baiocchis was Giacomo Baiocchi (1637-1702), a renowned sculptor and architect from the city of Viterbo. His works can be found adorning numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another distinguished bearer of the surname was Francesco Baiocchi (1785-1860), a renowned physicist and mathematician from Rome. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and authored several influential scientific treatises.

In the realm of literature, the name Baiocchi is associated with the Italian novelist and poet, Giuseppe Baiocchi (1820-1891). His works, which often explored themes of social injustice and the plight of the working class, earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

During the 19th century, the Baiocchi family also produced several notable figures in the fields of law and politics. Cesare Baiocchi (1845-1918) was a prominent lawyer and judge who served as a member of the Italian parliament for several terms.

Throughout its long history, the surname Baiocchi has been spelled in various ways, such as Bajocchi, Baiocco, and Baiocca, reflecting the regional variations in Italian dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to the humble copper coin that gave rise to this illustrious Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baiocchi

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

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

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