Explore the Family Name Manocchio
The meaning of Manocchio
Italian (southern): 1. perhaps originally a nickname, from mal(o) + occhio, i.e. ‘evil eye’, later changed to obscure its meaning (compare Manacorda, from mal(o) + cor(d) ‘bad heart’, and similar). 2. possibly also an altered form of Mano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Mario, Domenic, Alberto, Carmine, Damiano, Dario, Gino, Giovanni, Giulio, Marco, Michael Angelo, Nunzia, Orlando, Pasquale, Renato, Tino.
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How common is the last name Manocchio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manocchio has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 45,308th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to the 46,902nd spot, marking a 3.52% drop. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased slightly from 445 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, an increase of 1.8%. The proportion of Manocchios per 100k people also decreased by 6.25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #46,902 | -3.52% |
| Count | 445 | 453 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manocchio
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Manocchio surname is overwhelmingly associated with those of White descent, accounting for 96.63% of all Manocchios in 2000 and increasing to 97.13% in 2010. There were no recorded Manocchios of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. In 2000, about 1.80% identified with two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. A new development in 2010 was the emergence of a small percentage (1.32%) of Manocchios identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 97.13% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |