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

Carroccia, 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 Carroccia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carroccia in America

Carroccia is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carroccia surname appeared 206 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 Carroccia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carroccia 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 Carroccia

The surname CARROCCIA originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "carrozza," which means "carriage" or "coach." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who worked with carriages or coaches, such as a carriage maker or a coachman.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name CARROCCIA was Giovanni Carroccia, a merchant from the city of Florence who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he was involved in the trade of luxury goods, including carriages and coaches, which may have contributed to the origin of the family name.

In the 14th century, the CARROCCIA family was mentioned in several historical documents from the Umbria region of Italy. These records indicate that the family held a prominent position in the local community and was involved in various crafts and trades.

The name CARROCCIA can also be found in the historical archives of the city of Siena, where it was recorded in the 15th century. During this time, the CARROCCIA family was associated with the guild of carriage makers and was considered a respected lineage within the city.

One notable individual with the surname CARROCCIA was Alessandro Carroccia (1540-1612), a renowned architect and engineer from the city of Bologna. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant buildings and structures throughout Italy, including churches, palaces, and fortifications.

Another prominent figure was Lucrezia Carroccia (1625-1699), a philanthropist and patron of the arts from the city of Rome. She was known for her generous support of various artistic endeavors and her patronage of several famous artists and writers of her time.

In the 18th century, the CARROCCIA family expanded its influence beyond Italy, with members settling in various parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Antonio Carroccia (1712-1786), a successful merchant and entrepreneur who established a thriving business in the city of Lisbon, Portugal.

Throughout the 19th century, the CARROCCIA name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. Notable individuals included Giuseppe Carroccia (1823-1892), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, and Emilia Carroccia (1845-1918), a celebrated opera singer who performed on stages across Europe.

While the surname CARROCCIA is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage and serves as a testament to the country's long history of craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carroccia

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

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

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