Explore the Family Name Cocchiola
The meaning of Cocchiola
Italian: derivative of Coccia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Amato, Carmine, Marco, Rocco, Rosaria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cocchiola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cocchiola saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but it dropped to the 62,531st spot by 2010, marking a 3.82% decrease. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 313 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, showing a 2.24% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #62,531 | -3.82% |
| Count | 313 | 320 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cocchiola
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cocchiola identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a slight decrease in this group over the decade, from 96.81% in 2000 to 96.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, going up from 2.24% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010, which represents a 67.41% change. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.25% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.75% | 67.41% |
| 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% |