Explore the Family Name Bocchicchio
The meaning of Bocchicchio
Italian: nickname meaning ‘little mouth’, derived from bocca ‘mouth’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bocchicchio in the United States?
The surname Bocchicchio, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 94,676th but dropped to 95,955th in 2010, marking a 1.35% decrease. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 179 in 2000 to 190 in 2010, representing a 6.15% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #95,955 | -1.35% |
| Count | 179 | 190 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bocchicchio
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bocchicchio surname is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 96.65% of the people with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease to 93.68% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.35% to 5.79%. There were no recorded persons with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 93.68% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 5.79% | 72.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |