Explore the Family Name Zocchi
The meaning of Zocchi
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Zocco. 2. Italianized form of Slovenian Čok (see Cok), a cognate of Italian Zocco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Carlo, Carmine, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Zocchi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zocchi saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668 in terms of prevalence but slipped to 66,164 in 2010, marking a 0.76% drop. However, the number of individuals bearing the name increased during this period, rising from 282 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, a growth of 6.03%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #66,164 | -0.76% |
| Count | 282 | 299 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zocchi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zocchi also shifted slightly over the decade covered by the Decennial U.S. Census. White individuals made up the majority of those bearing the name, at 92.20% in 2000 and 90.64% in 2010, a minor decrease of 1.69%. Hispanic representation within the Zocchi surname grew significantly, jumping from 5.32% in 2000 to 8.03% in 2010, which constitutes a 50.94% increase. The percentage of Zocchis identifying with two or more races dropped completely from 2.48% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 90.64% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 5.32% | 8.03% | 50.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |