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

Barocio, 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 Barocio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barocio in America

Barocio is the 20937th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barocio surname appeared 1,258 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 Barocio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barocio 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 Barocio

The surname BAROCIO is believed to have originated in Italy. It likely stems from the Italian word "barocco," which means "irregular" or "whimsical." This word is thought to have derived from the Portuguese term "barroco," meaning a misshapen pearl.

BAROCIO may have originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who exhibited eccentric or unusual behavior or physical characteristics. It could have been used to refer to a person with an irregular appearance or personality traits that were considered quirky or unconventional.

The earliest known record of the BAROCIO surname can be traced back to the late 16th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. One notable individual with this surname was Pietro Barocio, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived from 1547 to 1612. He was known for his work on the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) in Rome's Piazza Navona.

Another prominent figure bearing the BAROCIO name was Giacomo Barocio (1563-1642), an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of geometry and was one of the first to recognize the significance of the principle of virtual work in mechanics.

In the 18th century, Francesco Barocio (1728-1804) was an Italian painter and engraver who specialized in producing etchings of architectural subjects and landscapes. His detailed and intricate works were highly regarded during his lifetime.

A more recent individual with the BAROCIO surname was Antonio Barocio (1892-1965), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1948 to 1958.

Lastly, Giuseppe Barocio (1902-1989) was an Italian architect and urban planner. He was known for his work on various public housing projects and urban renewal initiatives in Rome during the mid-20th century.

While the BAROCIO surname is not as common today, its origins can be traced back to Italy, where it was likely derived from the word "barocco" and used to describe individuals with unusual or irregular characteristics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barocio

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

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

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