2000
#65,668
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 282
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Zocchi
An Italian surname likely derived from a nickname related to stumbling or limping.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 328 Americans carry the last name Zocchi. That puts it at #73,107 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,044,983 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zocchi 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
328
1 in 1,044,983
Census rank
#73,107
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
286
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 286 bearers of the surname Zocchi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 73107th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zocchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zocchi
Among Census respondents with the surname Zocchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Zocchi 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 Zocchi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 253
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 27
- Two or more races1.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zocchi
Zocchi 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
#66,164
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 299
+17 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 496 places
2020
#73,107
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 286
-13 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 6,943 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #65,668 | 282 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #66,164 | 299 | 0.10 | +17 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 496 places |
| 2020 | #73,107 | 286 | 0.10 | -13 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 6,943 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 Zocchi 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 | #66,164 | #73,107 | -10.5% |
| Count | 299 | 286 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | -4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zocchi bearers went from 299 to 286 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 6,943 positions in the national ranking, going from #66,164 to #73,107.
FAQ
Zocchi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zocchi?
Name Census estimates that about 328 living Americans carry the surname Zocchi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,044,983 residents.
How common is Zocchi?
Zocchi ranks #73,107 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 286 people with the surname Zocchi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (328), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Zocchi.
Has Zocchi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zocchi went from 299 recorded bearers to 286. That is a decrease of 13 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #66,164 to #73,107.
What does the Census say about the background of Zocchi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zocchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Zocchi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (253 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zocchi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (9.4%), Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Zocchi (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 Zocchi mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a nickname related to stumbling or limping. 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 Zocchi (0.10 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 people have the surname Zocchi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.