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

Mocerino, 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 Mocerino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mocerino in America

Mocerino is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mocerino surname appeared 164 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 Mocerino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mocerino 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 Mocerino

The surname Mocerino originates from Italy, specifically the region of Campania. It can be traced back to the late 15th century, derived from the Italian word "mocerone," which referred to a type of grape used for making wine. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with vineyards or wine-making families in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mocerino can be found in the historic archives of the city of Naples, dated around 1487. These records document a land transaction involving a family with the surname Mocerino. Over the centuries, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Campania, as well as neighboring regions such as Basilicata and Lazio.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Girolamo Mocerino, a Neapolitan scholar and author who lived from 1520 to 1590. His works included treatises on philosophy and theology, reflecting the intellectual pursuits of the era. Another historical figure was Antonio Mocerino, a military captain who served in the Neapolitan army during the 17th century.

The name Mocerino has also been associated with certain place names in Italy. For instance, there is a small village called Mocerino in the province of Avellino, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Mocerini or Mocerina, can be found in historical records.

Some other notable individuals with the surname Mocerino include Giovanni Battista Mocerino (1612-1678), a Baroque painter from Naples, and Vincenzo Mocerino (1742-1818), a composer and music teacher who worked in the court of Naples. In more recent times, Raffaele Mocerino (1924-2012) was an Italian football player and manager who played for several clubs in the mid-20th century.

While the surname Mocerino may not be as widely recognizable as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the regions of Campania and Naples, with ties to various professions and cultural spheres over the centuries. The name's origins reflect the importance of vineyards and wine-making in the area, providing a glimpse into the lives of those who bore this surname in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mocerino

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

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

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