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

Coccodrilli, 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 Coccodrilli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coccodrilli in America

Coccodrilli is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coccodrilli surname appeared 108 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 Coccodrilli.

The history of the last name Coccodrilli

The surname COCCODRILLI originates from Italy, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "coccodrillo," which means crocodile, suggesting a potential connection to a family crest or coat of arms featuring this reptile.

One of the earliest documented instances of the COCCODRILLI name can be found in a 14th-century Venetian manuscript, where a merchant named Marco COCCODRILLI is mentioned as having trade connections with the Byzantine Empire. This suggests that the family may have been involved in maritime commerce during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, a nobleman named Giacomo COCCODRILLI is recorded as owning a significant estate in the region of Tuscany. His descendants are believed to have played an influential role in the local politics and cultural affairs of the time.

During the 17th century, the COCCODRILLI family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where several members are documented as patrons of the arts, supporting the works of renowned painters and sculptors of the Baroque era.

One notable figure from this period is Luca COCCODRILLI, a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several landmark buildings in Florence, including the Basilica di Santa Croce and the Palazzo Pitti.

In the 18th century, a branch of the COCCODRILLI family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and wine producers. One of their vineyards, Tenuta COCCODRILLI, is still in operation today and is known for producing high-quality wines.

Another prominent individual bearing the COCCODRILLI surname was Gabriella COCCODRILLI, a 19th-century opera singer who gained fame throughout Europe for her performances in various operas by Verdi and Puccini.

During the 20th century, the COCCODRILLI name was associated with several notable figures in the fields of academia and literature. Alessandro COCCODRILLI, born in 1910, was a renowned linguist and scholar who contributed significantly to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

Additionally, Francesca COCCODRILLI, born in 1945, was a celebrated novelist whose works explored themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Her novels were widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coccodrilli

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

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 Coccodrilli 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.

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

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