Explore the Family Name Roccia
The meaning of Roccia
Italian: topographic name from roccia ‘rock’, possibly also a metaphorical nickname for a strong person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Roccia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Roccia saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 67,725 in 2000 to 74,375 in 2010, indicating a drop of about 9.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by approximately 4.41%, from 272 individuals in 2000 to 260 by 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #74,375 | -9.82% |
| Count | 272 | 260 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roccia
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Roccia surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.65% from 98.16% in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010. In 2000, 1.84% of those with the Roccia surname reported belonging to two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No significant changes were noted for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 96.54% | -1.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |