Roca
Roca Meaning & Origin
About Roca
The surname Roca is of Spanish and Catalan origin. It is derived from the word "roca," which means "rock" or "stone" in both languages. As a surname, Roca likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent rock or stone formation. It could also have been a nickname for someone with a strong or solid personality, likening them to a rock. The surname Roca is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and can be found among people of Spanish and Catalan descent.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Roca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Roca: 3,819
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 8611
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.29
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roca based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Roca in Braille
Here's how to represent Roca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Roca using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Roca using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
