Explore the Family Name Bucolo
The meaning of Bucolo
Italian (southern): occupational name from Greek boukolos ‘cowherd’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Domenic, Giovanni, Placido, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bucolo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bucolo has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 82,344 in terms of popularity but rose to 73,215 by 2010, a change of 11.09%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 213 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, marking a 24.41% growth in just a decade. The proportion per 100k people also grew from 0.08 to 0.09, showing a modest increase of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #73,215 | 11.09% |
| Count | 213 | 265 | 24.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bucolo
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Bucolo surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease in this demographic group. In 2000, 98.59% identified as White, and by 2010 this percentage had dropped slightly to 95.47%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among the Bucolo surname holders appeared in 2010 at 3.77%, while there were no recorded Hispanics in 2000. For the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the census reported no change between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 95.47% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| 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% |