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

Cuccaro, 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 Cuccaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuccaro in America

Cuccaro is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuccaro surname appeared 486 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 Cuccaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuccaro 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 Cuccaro

The surname Cuccaro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries.

Cuccaro is derived from the Italian word "cucca," which means "peak" or "hilltop." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on or near a prominent hill or mountain. Alternatively, it could also be related to the Italian word "cuccare," meaning "to crouch" or "to sit," potentially referring to an occupation or characteristic of the family's ancestors.

The earliest known mention of the Cuccaro surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various records and documents from the town of Cuccaro Monferrato, located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. This town likely played a role in the surname's origin, either as a direct place name or as a descriptive term for someone who hailed from that area.

One notable individual with the Cuccaro surname was Giovanni Battista Cuccaro, a Renaissance-era painter born in Naples in 1508. He was known for his religious works and frescoes, which can still be found adorning churches in Naples and the surrounding region.

Another prominent figure was Giacomo Cuccaro, an Italian architect and engineer born in Palermo, Sicily, in 1655. He was responsible for designing several notable structures in his hometown, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà and the Palazzo Butera.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Cuccaro (1834-1892) was a celebrated Italian poet and writer from Catanzaro, Calabria. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of everyday life in southern Italy.

Moving into the 20th century, Antonio Cuccaro (1909-1982) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Cosenza, Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social justice.

Finally, Giuseppe Cuccaro (1943-2006) was a renowned Italian chef and restaurateur from Positano, on the Amalfi Coast. He was instrumental in popularizing and preserving traditional Neapolitan cuisine, and his restaurant, La Cambusa, attracted foodies and celebrities from around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuccaro

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

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

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