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

Ruocco, 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 Ruocco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruocco in America

Ruocco is the 21009th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruocco surname appeared 1,252 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 Ruocco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruocco 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 Ruocco

The surname Ruocco originates from Italy, with its roots traceable to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ruocco," which translates to "distaff," a tool used in spinning flax or wool. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the textile industry or related crafts.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ruocco surname can be found in historical documents from the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. The name's variations, such as Ruocchi and Ruocchi, were also prevalent in these areas during the medieval period.

One notable historical figure bearing the Ruocco surname was Giordano Ruocco, a 14th-century Italian philosopher and theologian from Naples. He was known for his contributions to the development of scholastic thought and his influential writings on metaphysics.

Another prominent individual was Pietro Ruocco, a 16th-century Italian architect and engineer from the city of Salerno. He gained recognition for his innovative designs and his involvement in the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications throughout the Italian peninsula.

In the realm of literature, Raffaele Ruocco, born in 1820 in Naples, was a renowned poet and playwright who helped shape the cultural landscape of 19th-century Italy. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim.

The Ruocco surname can also be traced to the town of Ruocco in the province of Avellino, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. This place name likely influenced the development of the surname and may have served as a reference point for some of the earliest recorded instances.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Vincenzo Ruocco, a 17th-century Italian painter from Naples who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruocco

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

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

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