Explore the Family Name De Rocco
The meaning of De Rocco
Italian: variant of Di Rocco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antimo, Martino, Rocco. French Armand.
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How common is the last name De Rocco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Rocco has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237th in popularity with 348 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the count had risen by 8.05% to 376 people, moving the surname up to the 54,752nd rank. However, this increase didn't affect its proportion per 100,000 people, which remained at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #54,752 | 0.88% |
| Count | 348 | 376 | 8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Rocco
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the De Rocco surname are white. In 2000, about 95.4% identified as white, and this percentage increased to 97.61% by 2010. The census also recorded a small percentage (2.59%) of De Roccos identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but no such data was reported in 2010. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 97.61% | 2.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |