2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chiocchi
An Italian surname derived from "chioccia," meaning a brood hen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Chiocchi. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chiocchi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Chiocchi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chiocchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chiocchi
The surname CHIOCCHI is of Italian origin, specifically from the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "chioccia," meaning "brooding hen." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who exhibited characteristics associated with a brooding hen, such as being nurturing, protective, or constantly surrounded by many people or children.
The earliest known record of the CHIOCCHI surname dates back to the 16th century in the town of Castiglione Messer Raimondo, located in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo. A document from 1587 mentions a certain Pietro CHIOCCHI, a landowner and farmer in the area. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the nearby town of Roseto degli Abruzzi. A prominent figure was Nicola CHIOCCHI, born in 1642, who was a respected local merchant and member of the town council. His son, Antonio CHIOCCHI (1679-1745), followed in his footsteps and became a successful businessman and landowner.
As the CHIOCCHI family grew and dispersed throughout the region, variations in spelling emerged, such as CHIOCCI, CHIOCCIA, and CHIOCCA. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation or scribal errors in record-keeping.
One notable individual with the surname CHIOCCHI was Gaspare CHIOCCHI (1812-1891), a renowned artist and sculptor from the town of Teramo. He was renowned for his intricate wood carvings and religious sculptures, which adorned several churches in the region. His works are considered part of the cultural heritage of Abruzzo.
Another prominent figure was Giuseppe CHIOCCHI (1878-1945), a politician and lawyer from Roseto degli Abruzzi. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in local politics, advocating for the rights and interests of the people of Abruzzo.
While the CHIOCCHI surname is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Abruzzo region, where it originated and flourished for centuries. The name has been carried by farmers, merchants, artists, and political figures, all contributing to the cultural tapestry of the area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chiocchi
Among Census respondents with the surname Chiocchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Chiocchi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chiocchi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chiocchi
Chiocchi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,708 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,722 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,708 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 4,722 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chiocchi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #142,049 | -3.4% |
| Count | 122 | 120 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chiocchi bearers went from 122 to 120 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 4,722 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #142,049.
FAQ
Chiocchi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chiocchi?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Chiocchi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Chiocchi?
Chiocchi ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Chiocchi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chiocchi.
Has Chiocchi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chiocchi went from 122 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Chiocchi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chiocchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chiocchi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chiocchi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chiocchi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chiocchi mean?
An Italian surname derived from "chioccia," meaning a brood hen. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chiocchi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Chiocchi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.