2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Coccagna
A surname derived from the Italian word "cuccagna," meaning a land of plenty or abundance.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Coccagna. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Coccagna 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Coccagna in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Coccagna, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Coccagna
The surname Coccagna is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Italy. It dates back to the Renaissance period, around the 15th and 16th centuries. The name is believed to derive from the Italian word "coccagna," which means "land of plenty" or "land of abundance." This term likely originated from the phrase "paese di Cuccagna" or "the land of Cockaigne," a mythical utopia where idleness and luxury reigned supreme.
The earliest recorded instances of the Coccagna surname can be found in various historical documents and records from cities like Milan, Genoa, and Venice. These records often referred to individuals involved in trades or professions related to food and hospitality, such as bakers, innkeepers, or restaurateurs. This connection to the "land of abundance" concept is evident.
One notable early individual bearing the Coccagna surname was Bartolomeo Coccagna, a renowned Renaissance painter from Genoa who lived from approximately 1460 to 1523. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this family name.
In the 17th century, the Coccagna family gained prominence in the region of Lombardy, particularly in the city of Milan. Records from this period mention several members of the Coccagna family holding positions of influence, such as merchants, bankers, and landowners. A specific example is Giulio Coccagna (1602-1678), a successful Milanese merchant who established trading routes throughout Europe.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Coccagna appeared in various literary works and historical accounts. For instance, the Italian playwright and satirist Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793) included a character named "Signor Coccagna" in one of his famous comedies, portraying the stereotypical wealthy and indulgent Venetian businessman.
Another noteworthy figure from this period was Giovanni Battista Coccagna (1720-1789), a renowned architect from Genoa who designed several notable churches and palaces in his hometown, including the Church of Sant'Ambrogio and the Palazzo Spinola.
As the centuries progressed, the Coccagna surname continued to be represented across various fields, from the arts and literature to business and politics. While the exact origins of the name may remain shrouded in myth and folklore, its connection to the concept of abundance and prosperity has endured throughout its rich history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coccagna
Among Census respondents with the surname Coccagna, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Coccagna 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 Coccagna surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 5
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Coccagna
Coccagna 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,711 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+12 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,143 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,711 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 9,143 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 Coccagna 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 | #150,452 | #141,309 | 6.1% |
| Count | 109 | 121 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Coccagna bearers went from 109 to 121 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 9,143 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #141,309.
FAQ
Coccagna surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Coccagna?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Coccagna. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Coccagna?
Coccagna ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Coccagna. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Coccagna.
Has Coccagna become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Coccagna went from 109 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 12 (+11.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Coccagna?
Among Census respondents with the surname Coccagna, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Coccagna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Coccagna appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Coccagna (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 Coccagna mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "cuccagna," meaning a land of plenty or abundance. 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 Coccagna (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 common is the surname Coccagna?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Coccagna, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.