Explore the Family Name Bocchino
The meaning of Bocchino
Italian: from a diminutive of Bocca, a nickname for a talkative or indiscreet person, an orator, or a person with a large or deformed mouth, from bocca ‘mouth’ (from Latin bucca ‘cheek’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Camillo, Carlo, Carmin, Carmine, Francesca, Gino, Matteo, Philomena, Raffaele.
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How common is the last name Bocchino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bocchino saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,406th most popular surname, but fell to 22,392nd by 2010, a change of -4.61%. However, the count of people with the Bocchino surname slightly increased from 1,139 to 1,150 during this period, representing a modest growth of 0.97%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -7.14%, indicating that while the surname's total count rose, its popularity did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,406 | #22,392 | -4.61% |
| Count | 1,139 | 1,150 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bocchino
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Bocchino surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variation over the decade. In 2000, 97.72% of Bocchinos identified as white, this decreased to 96.09% by 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.53% to 0.96%, showing a significant growth of 81.13%. There was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 0.70% to 1.83%, a whopping 161.43% increase. The percent of Bocchinos identifying with two or more races remained relatively steady, seeing a minor decrease of -1.14%. For Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, the percentages remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.09% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.83% | 161.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.96% | 81.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.87% | -1.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |