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

Bocchetti, 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 Bocchetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bocchetti in America

Bocchetti is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bocchetti surname appeared 136 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 Bocchetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bocchetti 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 Bocchetti

The surname Bocchetti originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. It dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th-13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "bocca," meaning "mouth," and the diminutive suffix "-etti," suggesting a connection to someone who lived near a river mouth or a particular geographical feature resembling a mouth.

One of the earliest records of the name Bocchetti can be found in the archives of the city of Bologna, where a certain Guido Bocchetti was mentioned in a document dated 1276. The name also appears in historical documents from other cities in northern Italy, such as Milan and Verona, indicating its widespread use in those areas.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Bocchetti was Matteo Bocchetti, a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Padua. He was born in 1317 and died in 1381, leaving behind several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

Another historical figure with the surname Bocchetti was Giovanni Bocchetti, a skilled architect and sculptor from Carrara. He lived in the 15th century and is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of San Martino in Carrara, completed in 1472.

During the Renaissance period, the Bocchetti family gained prominence in the city of Ferrara. One notable member was Antonio Bocchetti, a respected humanist and poet who lived from 1484 to 1547. He was associated with the court of the Este family and wrote several works celebrating their rule.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Giuseppe Bocchetti was born in Genoa in 1725. He was a successful merchant and trader who established a thriving business network across the Mediterranean region. His memoirs, published in 1792, provide valuable insights into the commercial activities of that era.

While the surname Bocchetti has its roots in northern Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions and countries due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical origins and significance remain closely tied to the Italian peninsula, where it emerged as a distinctive surname several centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bocchetti

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

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

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