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

Roccio, 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 Roccio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roccio in America

Roccio is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roccio surname appeared 114 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 Roccio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roccio 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 Roccio

The surname Roccio has its origins in the Italian language and can be traced back to the region of Tuscany in central Italy during the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "roccia," meaning "rock" or "rocky outcrop," indicating that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near or worked with rocks or quarries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Roccio can be found in the Florentine tax records of the 14th century, where a Gherardo Roccio is mentioned as a resident of the city. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Bartolomeo Roccio (1438-1503) was a respected scholar and humanist from Siena, known for his contributions to classical literature and philosophy.

The Roccio surname also appears in several historical documents from the Renaissance period, including the archives of the Medici family in Florence. A Giovanni Roccio (1520-1589) was a skilled architect who worked on several notable projects in the city, including the design of the Palazzo Pitti's courtyard.

As the name spread beyond its Tuscan origins, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Rocchio, Roccio, and Rocco. One notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Rocco (1670-1742), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout southern Italy.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Giuseppe Roccio (1721-1794) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Palermo, Sicily. His legal expertise and reputation earned him the title of "Avvocato Fiscale" (Fiscal Advocate) in the Sicilian judiciary.

Another significant individual bearing the Roccio surname was Antonio Roccio (1836-1912), a renowned sculptor from Milan. His works can be found in numerous public spaces and museums across Italy, including the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Milan and the Museo Civico di Torino.

While the Roccio surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to Italian emigration. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its Italian origins and the contributions of notable individuals who carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roccio

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

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

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