About Rocco
The surname Rocco is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name Rocco, which itself is derived from the Latin name Rochus. The name Rochus is believed to have originated from the Germanic word "hrok," meaning "rest" or "repose." The surname Rocco is often associated with the veneration of Saint Roch, a 14th-century French saint known for his healing abilities and protection against the plague. Therefore, the surname Rocco is likely to have originated as a patronymic name for someone who was either named Rocco or had a connection to Saint Roch.
The surname Rocco is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rocco based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Rocco is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rocco in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rocco using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.