Explore the Family Name Trocchio
The meaning of Trocchio
Italian: probably a variant of Truocchio, a surname found in Campania, a nickname from the dialect word truocchio ‘hay’s sheaf’ and figurative for a person short and plump.
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How common is the last name Trocchio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trocchio has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, Trocchio ranked 65,298th among all surnames, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to 65,593rd place. This represents a small change of -0.45%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Trocchio surname increased from 284 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.34%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100 thousand people decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #65,593 | -0.45% |
| Count | 284 | 302 | 6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trocchio
In terms of ethnicity, the Trocchio surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of White individuals bearing this surname decreased slightly from 98.94% in 2000 to 96.69% in 2010, a change of -2.27%. There were no recorded instances of the Trocchio surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. However, there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, going from zero in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.94% | 96.69% | -2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |