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

Scocco, 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 Scocco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scocco in America

Scocco is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scocco surname appeared 132 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 Scocco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scocco 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 Scocco

The surname Scocco is of Italian origin, hailing from the northern regions of the country, particularly the areas surrounding the cities of Genoa and Milan. Its roots can be traced back to the 11th and 12th centuries when it first emerged as a surname.

The name Scocco is believed to derive from the medieval Italian word "scoccare," which means "to shoot" or "to release an arrow." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who were skilled archers or involved in professions related to archery or warfare.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Scocco can be found in a document from the year 1245, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Scocco, a resident of Genoa. Another notable early reference is from the 14th century, where a manuscript mentions a family named Scocco residing in the town of Pavia, near Milan.

During the Renaissance period, the name Scocco gained recognition through several notable individuals. One such figure was Antonio Scocco, a prominent painter from Genoa who lived between 1460 and 1528. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Scocco was Girolamo Scocco, a renowned scholar and theologian from Milan who lived from 1505 to 1585. He was a professor at the University of Pavia and authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name Scocco appeared in records from the village of Scocco, located in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont. It is believed that this place name may have derived from the surname itself, or vice versa, further solidifying the connection between the name and the region.

One notable individual from this period was Francesco Scocco, a military commander who served under the Duke of Savoy during the Thirty Years' War. He was born in 1610 and gained recognition for his strategic leadership in several battles against French and Spanish forces.

In the 19th century, the name Scocco gained further prominence with the rise of Giuseppe Scocco, a prominent politician and lawyer from Genoa. Born in 1825, he played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament.

Throughout history, the surname Scocco has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military leaders, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to northern Italy, the name has since spread to other regions and countries, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scocco

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

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

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