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

Coco, 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 Coco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coco in America

Coco is the 9902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coco surname appeared 3,264 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Coco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coco 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 Coco

The surname Coco is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the Campania region, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "coco," which means "coconut." This term likely came into use in Italy after the introduction of coconuts from the East Indies through trade and exploration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coco can be found in a medieval document from the city of Naples, dated around the 14th century. The document mentions a family with the surname Coco residing in the area at that time. This suggests that the name was already in use and established within the region during that period.

The Coco surname has been linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Giovanni Battista Coco, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1630 to 1695. He was renowned for his works in churches and palaces throughout Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another prominent individual bearing the Coco surname was Antonio Coco, a 17th-century Italian composer and musician. He was born in Naples in 1647 and gained recognition for his compositions for various instruments, including the lute and guitar.

In the 18th century, Francesco Coco, an Italian philosopher and theologian from Palermo, Sicily, made significant contributions to the field of moral philosophy. He was born in 1701 and authored several works discussing ethical principles and their application in society.

Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the emergence of Vincenzo Coco, an Italian politician and lawyer from Naples. He was born in 1808 and played an influential role in the political movements of his time, advocating for the unification of Italy.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Alberto Coco was a renowned Italian sculptor and artist. Born in 1920 in Naples, his work gained international recognition, and he is particularly known for his sculptures depicting human figures in various poses and movements.

While the Coco surname may have originated from a term related to coconuts, its historical significance and the accomplishments of individuals bearing this name extend far beyond its etymological roots, leaving an indelible mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coco

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

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

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