Explore the Family Name Rocio
The meaning of Rocio
Spanish (Rocío): from a short form of the Marian name María del Rocío or title Virgen del Rocío ‘Virgin of El Rocío’, referring to a hermitage at El Rocío in Almonte, in Huelva province.
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How common is the last name Rocio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rocio has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,390 but by 2010, it had risen to a ranking of 56,195, a change of approximately 6.95%. In terms of sheer numbers, there were 312 individuals with the surname Rocio in 2000, and this number increased by 16.67% to 364 individuals ten years later. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #56,195 | 6.95% |
| Count | 312 | 364 | 16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rocio
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts over the decade. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Rocio doubled from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.65%. The Hispanic population using this surname increased by 13.01% during this period, reaching 72.80% in 2010. However, the proportion of white and black populations with this surname decreased by 62.69% and 26.96% respectively, while no changes were noted for American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.42% | 72.8% | 13.01% |
| Black | 25.96% | 18.96% | -26.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 3.85% | 100.52% |
| White | 7.37% | 2.75% | -62.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |