2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Cocciolone
An Italian surname derived from a dialect word referring to a round or plump person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Cocciolone. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cocciolone 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Cocciolone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cocciolone, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cocciolone
The surname COCCIOLONE has its origins in Italy, likely emerging in the late medieval or early Renaissance period. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "cocciola," which means a small pebble or stone. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a rocky or stony area, or perhaps worked as a stonemason or in a related trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COCCIOLONE can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Abruzzo, in central Italy. The document mentions a certain Pietro COCCIOLONE, though no further details about him are provided. It is possible that the name was initially more prevalent in this region before spreading to other parts of the country.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo COCCIOLONE (1510-1580) lived in the city of Florence. He was a respected painter and artist during the Italian Renaissance, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches and monasteries.
Another individual of note was Lucrezia COCCIOLONE (1625-1698), a noblewoman and philanthropist from the city of Naples. Records indicate that she donated substantial sums of money to local charities and funded the construction of a hospital for the poor.
In the 18th century, the name appears in connection with a family of wine merchants from the Tuscany region. Antonio COCCIOLONE (1720-1795) was a successful vintner who established a winery that remained in operation for several generations.
Moving into the 19th century, there is mention of a famous Italian opera singer named Carmela COCCIOLONE (1835-1901). Born in Rome, she achieved considerable renown for her performances in various operatic roles across Europe.
Throughout its history, the surname COCCIOLONE has maintained a strong association with its Italian roots, though over time it may have spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances remain firmly rooted in the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cocciolone
Among Census respondents with the surname Cocciolone, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cocciolone 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 Cocciolone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.8% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 10
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cocciolone
Cocciolone 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
-12 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,683 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-16 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,012 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 17,683 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 15,012 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 Cocciolone 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 | #152,339 | -10.9% |
| Count | 122 | 106 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cocciolone bearers went from 122 to 106 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 15,012 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #152,339.
FAQ
Cocciolone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cocciolone?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Cocciolone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Cocciolone?
Cocciolone ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Cocciolone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Cocciolone.
Has Cocciolone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cocciolone went from 122 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Cocciolone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cocciolone, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Cocciolone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.8% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cocciolone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.8%), Hispanic (9.4%), Black (1.9%). 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 Cocciolone (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 Cocciolone mean?
An Italian surname derived from a dialect word referring to a round or plump person. 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 Cocciolone (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 Cocciolone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.