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

Saccoccia, 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 Saccoccia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saccoccia in America

Saccoccia is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saccoccia surname appeared 203 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 Saccoccia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saccoccia 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 Saccoccia

The surname Saccoccia is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of the country, particularly around the areas of Lombardy and Veneto. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "saccoccia," which translates to "small bag" or "pouch," suggesting a possible occupation or trade connection for its earliest bearers.

In the 13th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as Saccocia, Sacoccia, and Saccoccia, reflecting the regional dialectal variations at the time. One of the earliest documented references can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veronese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Verona, where a certain Bonacursio Saccocia is mentioned in a transaction dated 1283.

As the name spread across Italy, it gained historical significance in various regions. In the city of Florence, the Saccoccia family is recorded as having held prominent positions during the Renaissance period. Notably, Girolamo Saccoccia, born in 1445, was a respected lawyer and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Medici family.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the Stato delle Anime, a census-like record maintained by the Catholic Church, in the town of Lecco, near Milan. Here, the Saccoccia family is listed as landowners and merchants, indicating their economic standing.

Moving into the 17th century, the name gained recognition in the arts and literature. Giovanni Battista Saccoccia, born in 1623 in Venice, was a celebrated painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches across northern Italy.

Jumping forward to the 19th century, the Saccoccia name found its place in academia. Francesco Saccoccia, born in 1832 in Milan, was a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and their influence on modern Italian dialects.

Throughout history, the Saccoccia surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, artists, scholars, and more, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and pursuits of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saccoccia

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

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

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