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

Vuocolo, 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 Vuocolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vuocolo in America

Vuocolo is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vuocolo surname appeared 239 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 Vuocolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vuocolo 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 Vuocolo

The surname Vuocolo originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "vuoco," which means "hollow" or "empty," potentially referring to a specific geographical feature or a place name where the family may have resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vuocolo name can be traced back to the 14th century, when a certain Giovanni Vuocolo was mentioned in a local census record from the town of Aversa, near Naples. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, historical records show a Vincenzo Vuocolo, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher born in Salerno in 1520. He was known for his works on ethics and metaphysics, and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure with the Vuocolo surname was Domenico Vuocolo, a military commander who served under the Spanish crown during the Neapolitan Wars in the early 17th century. He was recognized for his valor and strategic skills in various battles against the French forces.

In the 18th century, a famous painter named Antonio Vuocolo gained recognition for his masterful portraits and religious paintings. He was born in Naples in 1735 and became a prominent figure in the Neapolitan art scene of his time.

During the 19th century, a politician and lawyer named Giuseppe Vuocolo played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He was born in Benevento in 1820 and actively advocated for the cause of Italian independence from foreign rule.

While the Vuocolo surname is not as widespread as some other Italian names, it has a rich history rooted in the regions of Campania and Salerno, where it first emerged and gained prominence over the centuries. The name's connection to potential place names or geographical features, coupled with historical figures who bore this surname, contribute to its unique cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vuocolo

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

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

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