2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Scocco
A surname implying someone of Italian descent.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Scocco. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scocco surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Scocco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scocco, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scocco
Among Census respondents with the surname Scocco, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Scocco bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Scocco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.9% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino12.6% · 15
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scocco
Scocco appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
-3 bearers (-2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,093 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-13 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,741 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.2%) | Down 10,093 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 13,741 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Scocco surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,047 | #142,788 | -10.6% |
| Count | 132 | 119 | -9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scocco bearers went from 132 to 119 (-9.8% change). The surname moved down 13,741 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #142,788.
FAQ
Scocco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scocco?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Scocco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Scocco?
Scocco ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Scocco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Scocco.
Has Scocco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scocco went from 132 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 13 (-9.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Scocco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scocco, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Scocco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.9% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scocco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.9%), Hispanic (12.6%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Scocco (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Scocco mean?
A surname implying someone of Italian descent. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Scocco (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Scocco?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.