Explore the Family Name Percoco
The meaning of Percoco
Italian (southern, mainly Campania): from percuoco ‘apricot tree’, applied as a topographic name or possibly as a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Enrico, Sal.
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How common is the last name Percoco in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Percoco' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Percoco was ranked as the 61,058th most popular surname, with a count of 308 occurrences. By 2010, it dropped to the 69,793rd position, demonstrating a decrease of 14.31% in ranking and an 8.77% decrease in count, with only 281 instances recorded. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09%, suggesting that fewer people are carrying or adopting this name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #69,793 | -14.31% |
| Count | 308 | 281 | -8.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Percoco
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some alterations. The white population holding the Percoco surname slightly decreased from 93.83% in 2000 to 91.46% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 3.57% to 7.12% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races with this surname went from 1.95% to zero. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with each remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 91.46% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 7.12% | 99.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |