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

Nocco, 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 Nocco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nocco in America

Nocco is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nocco surname appeared 138 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 Nocco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nocco 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 Nocco

The surname NOCCO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "nocco," meaning "knuckle" or "joint," which could suggest that the name's earliest bearers were associated with a particular occupation or trade involving manual labor.

One of the earliest recorded references to the NOCCO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in various documents and tax records from that time, indicating that there were families bearing this surname residing in the region.

In the 15th century, the NOCCO name was also documented in the city of Genoa, which was a major maritime center in those days. It is possible that some members of the NOCCO family were involved in maritime activities or trade, contributing to the spread of the name along the Italian coast.

During the Renaissance period, notable individuals with the NOCCO surname emerged. One such figure was Giovanni Battista NOCCO (1545-1618), a renowned Italian painter and architect who was active in Naples and is known for his contributions to the Baroque style of art and architecture.

Another historical figure bearing the NOCCO name was Antonio NOCCO (1680-1746), a Neapolitan composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of opera and instrumental music in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the NOCCO surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Vincenzo NOCCO (1827-1892), an Italian poet and playwright who was celebrated for his lyrical works and plays that explored themes of love, nature, and social issues.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the NOCCO name also appeared in the field of science with the birth of Raffaele NOCCO (1875-1953), an Italian physicist and engineer who contributed to the development of early radio technology and wireless communication systems.

Another notable figure with the NOCCO surname was Giuseppe NOCCO (1905-1988), an Italian sculptor and artist who was renowned for his works in bronze and marble, capturing the beauty and grace of the human form in his sculptures.

While the NOCCO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich historical legacy remains deeply rooted in the Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nocco

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

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

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