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UK surname

Rocco

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who lived near or worked with rocks or stones.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Rocco surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 124, ranked #26,975, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gedling, Nottingham and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rocco is 124 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3000.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

124

2016, ranked #26,975

Peak year

2016

124 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Rocco had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016, ranked #26,975.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Rocco surname distribution map

The map shows where the Rocco surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Rocco surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Rocco over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1911 historical 19 #31,416
1997 modern 60 #31,629
1998 modern 58 #32,138
1999 modern 59 #32,174
2000 modern 59 #32,217
2001 modern 65 #31,501
2002 modern 63 #32,113
2003 modern 76 #30,883
2004 modern 80 #30,679
2005 modern 87 #29,966
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 97 #29,527
2009 modern 103 #29,127
2010 modern 104 #29,618
2011 modern 107 #28,979
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 119 #27,813
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 124 #26,975

Geography

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Where Roccos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Gedling, Nottingham, Haringey and Bedford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Gedling 010 Gedling
2 Nottingham 025 Nottingham
3 Haringey 004 Haringey
4 Nottingham 004 Nottingham
5 Bedford 013 Bedford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Rocco

These lists show first names that appear often with the Rocco surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Rocco

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rocco, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Rocco surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Rocco household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Rocco is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rocco is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rocco falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rocco is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Rocco, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Rocco

The surname Rocco has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian personal name Rocco, which itself is a form of the Germanic name Hroch, meaning "rest" or "repose."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Rocco Porzio, an Italian philosopher and humanist born in Naples in 1479. His works, published in the early 16th century, contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas in Italy.

In the 13th century, a Benedictine monk named Rocco is said to have dedicated his life to caring for victims of the plague in various parts of Italy. His veneration as a saint, particularly in Palermo and Naples, may have contributed to the popularity of the name Rocco in those regions.

The surname Rocco can also be traced back to the town of Rocca Priora, located near Rome. It is possible that the name originated as a locative surname, referring to individuals who hailed from this particular town or its surrounding areas.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Rocco Benedetto Guicciardini, an Italian politician and historian born in Florence in 1561. He is best known for his historical work "Cose Fiorentine," which chronicled the political events of Florence during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Rocco Galdieri, born in Naples in 1722, gained recognition as a prolific composer of Neapolitan opera and sacred music. His works were performed throughout Italy and contributed to the vibrant musical culture of the time.

The name Rocco has also been associated with Sicily, where it was common in various towns and villages. For instance, Rocco Toscano, a Sicilian painter born in Palermo in 1807, is renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes in his native region.

While the surname Rocco is most prevalent in Italy, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to Italian immigration patterns over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Rocco families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Rocco surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Durham leads with 1 Roccos recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.65x.

County Total Index
Durham 1 8.65x
Hampshire 1 12.56x
Lancashire 1 2.17x
Middlesex 1 2.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 1 Roccos recorded in 1881 and an index of 35.71x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 1 35.71x
Portsmouth 1 555.56x
St Anne Soho London 1 454.55x
Sunderland 1 500.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Rocco surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Bruto 1
Francolino 1
James 1
John 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Rocco households.

FAQ

Rocco surname: questions and answers

How common was the Rocco surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Rocco surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Rocco surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 124 in 2016. That gives Rocco a modern rank of #26,975.

What does the Rocco surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who lived near or worked with rocks or stones.

What does the Rocco map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Rocco bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.