Explore the Family Name Moccio
The meaning of Moccio
Italian: from a pet form of a personal name formed with the ending -moccio, such as Giacomoccio from Giacomo (equivalent of James). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Gaetano, Guido, Pasquale, Vito.
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How common is the last name Moccio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moccio witnessed a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 42,529 in 2000 to 43,651 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.64%. However, the count or number of people with this surname rose by nearly 3%, from 480 people in 2000 to 494 in 2010. This translates into a proportion per 100k change of -5.56%, indicating that while more people bear the Moccio name, its relative popularity has decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #43,651 | -2.64% |
| Count | 480 | 494 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moccio
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moccio, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.08% and slightly declined to 95.55% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw substantial growth from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010, suggesting an increase in the diversity among individuals with this surname. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this surname group, both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.55% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.04% | 82.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |