Rocco

Rocco Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rocco is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rocco: 6,583
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,289
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.23

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.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑkoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rocco in Braille

Here's how to represent Rocco in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rocco in braille

How to sign the name Rocco using Sign Language

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.

The name Rocco in sign language

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