About Ruocco
The surname Ruocco is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Rocco, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Hrok, meaning "rest." The name Rocco was popularized by the veneration of Saint Rocco, a 14th-century French saint known for his healing abilities. As a surname, Ruocco likely originated as a patronymic, indicating "son of Rocco." Today, individuals with the surname Ruocco can be found primarily in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.
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Here's how to represent Ruocco in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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