Explore the Family Name Cocca
The meaning of Cocca
Italian: from the feminine form of Cocco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Concetta, Cosimo, Mauro, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cocca in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cocca has seen a gradual increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Cocca ranked 36,917th among the most common surnames and rose to the 35,764th position by 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.12%. The count of individuals carrying the Cocca surname also rose from 570 in 2000 to 628 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 10.18%. However, despite the surge in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #35,764 | 3.12% |
| Count | 570 | 628 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cocca
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cocca also underwent some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of bearers identified as White (94.90% in 2010, down from 96.67% in 2000), there was a notable emergence of Hispanic identity, which went from nonexistent in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black were not represented in 2000 but constituted 0.80% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander marginally decreased from 1.05% to 0.96%, and those reporting two or more races saw an increase from 0.88% to 1.11%. There was no recorded change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 94.9% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.11% | 26.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0.96% | -8.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |