Explore the Family Name Flocco
The meaning of Flocco
Italian: from the Late Latin personal name Floccus, from Latin floccus ‘staple of wool’, or a variant of Fiocco, of the same origin (see Fiocchi). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Biagio, Gennaro, Giuseppe, Luigi, Nunzio, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Flocco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Flocco has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 59,901. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased over this period, growing by about 7.32% from 314 to 337 people. However, despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of people with the surname Flocco per 100,000 population decreased marginally by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #59,901 | 0.3% |
| Count | 314 | 337 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flocco
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Flocco. Although there have been no recorded changes among Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, there has been a minor shift in other categories. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased by 0.92%, reaching 96.74%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 18.43%, although they still represent a small fraction of those with the Flocco surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 96.74% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.08% | -18.43% |
| 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% |