Explore the Family Name Bochicchio
The meaning of Bochicchio
Italian (Basilicata): variant of Bocchicchio, a nickname meaning ‘little mouth’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Rocco, Biagio, Donato, Sal, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Bochicchio in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bochicchio has seen a slight decline in the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 42,912th in the United States and fell to 45,959th by 2010, a decrease of 7.1%. The overall count of individuals carrying this surname also dipped slightly from 475 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, a change of -2.32%. The proportion per 100k people of this name also dropped by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #45,959 | -7.1% |
| Count | 475 | 464 | -2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bochicchio
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bochicchio identify as White. This group accounted for 96.63% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 95.91% in 2010, marking a change of -0.75%. A small percentage of people with this surname identify as Hispanic, making up 2.74% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 2.59% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.91% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 2.59% | -5.47% |
| 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% |