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

Ronca, 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 Ronca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ronca in America

Ronca is the 39052nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ronca surname appeared 564 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 Ronca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ronca 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 Ronca

The surname Ronca has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "ronca," which refers to a type of hoe or mattock used for agricultural purposes. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as an occupational surname to those who worked with this tool or in farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronca can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua, dating back to 1175. In this document, a certain Aicardo Ronca is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

Another early reference to the name appears in the Statuti di Bologna, a set of municipal laws and regulations from the city of Bologna, compiled in the 13th century. Here, a Giacomo Ronca is listed among the members of the city's council.

In the 14th century, the name Ronca is documented in the Estimo Veneto, a tax registry from the Venetian Republic. This record includes several individuals with the surname, such as Bartolomeo Ronca and Giovanni Ronca, who were likely landowners or farmers in the region.

One notable historical figure with the surname Ronca was Francesco Ronca (1580-1644), an Italian painter and engraver from Verona. He is best known for his religious paintings and etchings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another individual of note is Girolamo Ronca (1605-1675), an Italian architect and engineer from Vicenza. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Valmarana in Vicenza and the Church of San Gaetano in Padua.

In the 18th century, the surname Ronca appears in connection with the town of Ronca, located in the province of Verona. This suggests that the name may have evolved into a toponymic surname, derived from the name of a specific place.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the surname Ronca have been documented, such as Roncha, Ronchio, and Roncato. These variants likely emerged due to regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

Overall, the surname Ronca has a rich history rooted in the Italian peninsula, with notable bearers ranging from artists and architects to landowners and farmers. Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, reflecting the agricultural heritage of those who first carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ronca

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

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

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