Explore the Family Name Saccoccio
The meaning of Saccoccio
Italian: from a derivative of Sacco; possibly also from saccoccio or saccoccia ‘sack, bag’ from sacco (see Sacco 2). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Elio, Francesco, Gaetano, Gino, Ivano, Pasquale, Remo, Rocco, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Saccoccio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saccoccio has seen a slight decrease in popularity in recent years. In 2000, it ranked as the 43,290th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 46,404th place, reflecting a change of -7.19%. In relation to the total population, the number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased. The count of people identified as Saccoccio was 470 in 2000 and decreased to 459 by 2010, indicating a -2.34% change. This translates into a small decrease in proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a -5.88% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #46,404 | -7.19% |
| Count | 470 | 459 | -2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saccoccio
The ethnicity associated with the Saccoccio surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 98.30% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.82% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.06% in 2000 to zero in 2010. On the other hand, there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity reported in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 data reveals that 1.31% identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 97.82% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |