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

Zocchi, 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 Zocchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zocchi in America

Zocchi is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zocchi surname appeared 299 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 Zocchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zocchi 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 Zocchi

The surname Zocchi has its origins in Italy, specifically from the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. The name is believed to have first appeared in the medieval period, likely around the 12th or 13th centuries. It is derived from the Italian word "zocco," which means "stump" or "log," potentially indicating someone who lived near or worked with wood or stumps.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zocchi can be found in the Tuscan city of Florence. Historical records and manuscripts such as tax registers and church documents from the 14th century note the presence of families with this name. In the 15th century, the Zocchi family was noted among the records of the Arte della Lana, the wool guild in Florence, which was pivotal in the city’s economic and social framework.

The surname has maintained various spellings throughout history, including Zoccho and Zocchoi, though Zocchi has remained the most consistent. The city of Florence has been a significant point of reference for the Zocchi family, and many members have contributed to its rich cultural tapestry.

One distinguished figure with this surname was Giuseppe Zocchi, an 18th-century Italian painter and engraver born around 1711 and dying in 1767. Best known for his detailed and vivid topographical views of Florence, he gained fame with his publication "Views of Florence and Tuscany," which served both artistic and documentary purposes.

Another notable person was Giacomo Zocchi, an Italian sculptor active in the 17th century, recognized for his religious and secular sculptures in Florence and nearby regions. Little is documented about his exact birth and death years, but his works in churches such as Santa Croce are well recorded.

In the 16th century, Lorenzo Zocchi emerged as a notable merchant and banker in Milan, contributing significantly to the region’s commerce and finance. His contributions helped establish various trade routes and bolster the economic strength of Lombardy during his lifetime.

The Zocchi name also found prominence in the ecclesiastical records with Bishop Alessandro Zocchi, who served in the Roman Catholic Church during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His religious and social influence extended across northern Italy, and his impact on church reforms was widely recognized.

Another influential figure was Carlo Zocchi, a 19th-century Italian author and political commentator whose writings on Italian unification contributed to the intellectual debates of the Risorgimento era. His literary contributions played a role in shaping nationalistic sentiments in Italy.

Throughout history, the Zocchi surname has been borne by individuals who have excelled in various fields including art, commerce, religion, and literature, contributing to the illustrious tapestry of Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zocchi

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

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

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