Rocca History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Rocca family
The surname Rocca was first found in Naples, (Italian: Napoli, Latin: Neapolis) former capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy; it is the chief city of the province of Naples. It shares with Istanbul the claim to be the most beautiful city in Europe. Naples has 237 Churches and 57 Chapels. The National Museum and other galleries contain riches in art and artifacts. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.
Early History of the Rocca family
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Rocca Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rocco, Ruocco, Rochi, Roci, Rochelli, Rocchetti, Roccchetto, Rocchini, Roccuzzo, Rocconi, Roccon, Roccardi, Roccato and many more.
Early Notables of the Rocca family
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Rocca Ranking
In France, the name Rocca is the 2,283rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,812 people with that name. 1
Rocca migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Rocca Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Stefano Rocca, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Duca d'Aosta" from Genoa, Italy 2
- Justne Rocca, aged 16, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Marseilles, France 2
- Rocco Rocca, aged 28, originally from Amalfi, Italy, arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 2
- Giuseppe Rocca, aged 26, originally from Casalvieri, Italy, arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 2
- Claudio Rocca, arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1919 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Rocca (post 1700) +
- Maurice Alberto "Mo" Rocca (b. 1969), American writer, comedian, and political satirist
- Sue Rocca, American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives 30th District, 1995- ; Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 12th District, 2001
- Sal Rocca (b. 1946), American politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives, 1975-80, 1983-94 (71st District 1975-80, 1983-92, 30th District 1993-94); Defeated (Democratic), 1980
- Andrew Rocca, American politician, Mayor of South San Francisco, California, 1960
- Gianni Rocca (1929-2013), Italian sprinter and the Italian flag bearer at the 1948 Summer Olympics
- Gianfelice Rocca (b. 1948), Italian businessman, chairman of the Techint Group
- Francesco Rocca (b. 1954), Italian professional football coach and former player
- Giuseppe Rocca (1807-1865), Italian violin maker
- Enrico Rocca (1847-1915), Italian violin maker, son of Giuseppe Rocca
- Daniela Rocca (1937-1995), Italian actress, model and writer
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