Explore the Family Name Della Rocca
The meaning of Della Rocca
Italian: topographic name for someone who lived by a fortress or crag (see Rocca). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Carlo, Carmine, Cosmo, Marcello.
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How common is the last name Della Rocca in the United States?
The Della Rocca surname, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a downward shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 53,047th in 2000 and then fell to a rank of 55,962 in 2010, indicating a 5.5% drop in popularity. However, the total count of people with this surname remained unchanged at 366 over the same period. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #55,962 | -5.5% |
| Count | 366 | 366 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Della Rocca
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Della Rocca surname predominantly belongs to the White ethnic identity, accounting for 91.26% in 2000 and 89.07% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.40% within this group over the decade. The Hispanic representation increased by 24.01%, rising from 6.83% in 2000 to 8.47% in 2010. Individuals identifying themselves as two or more races represented 1.37% in 2000 but no such representation was recorded in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.26% | 89.07% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.83% | 8.47% | 24.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |