Rocca History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Italy
Spain

The noble surname Rocca is of Spanish descent, and is of locative origin, deriving from a topographic characteristic near the place where the original bearer lived or owned land. The name Rocca is derived from the Catalan word "roca" meaning "rock" or "tower of strength."

Early Origins of the Rocca family

The surname Rocca was first found in the region of Catalonia, an area allied with the powerful kingdom of Aragon during the Middle Ages.

Early History of the Rocca family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rocca research. Another 122 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1358, 1360 and 1401 are included under the topic Early Rocca History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rocca Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roco, Rocas, Rocca, Rocha and others.

Early Notables of the Rocca family

Prominent among bearers of the family name in this era was

Arrigo Della Rocca (Arrigu), (1358-1401), nobleman who dominated the political life of Corsica during the second half of the 14th century

Rocca Ranking

In France, the name Rocca is the 2,283^rd 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
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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
Christina B. Rocca (b. 1958), United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs from 2001 to 2006
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
... (Another 8 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result