Ocasio is a Spanish surname found mostly in

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. It is an archaic adjective form of the Spanish word “ocaso”, from the latin “occasus”, which refers to the last phase of the existence of something, strictly linked to its downfall or decadence. The suffix -io derives from the latin suffixes -ium and -ius and either denotes a sense of place and origin or alludes to the condition of being characteristic of the word it accompanies. For example: “Ocasio” refers to “ocaso” just as “sombrío” refers to “sombra”, “amazonio” to “Amazonas” or “ordinario” to “orden”. Alternatively, the suffix -io is used in the construction of abstract nouns as in the case of the verb “contagiar” which becomes “contagio” or the noun “señor” which becomes “señorío” and it is also present in the names of chemical elements like “potasio”, “germanio”, “calcio”, “helio”, “silicio”, etc. The noun “ocaso” may also refer to the sunset, the sun going down or the end of daylight. According to certain scholars, “Ocasio” could ostensibly derive from the Spanish word "ocasión" meaning "occasion", but its use as a Spanish surname is rather unclear and if such were the instance, it would share meaning with the word “ocaso” anyways, as the etymology of the word occasion is traced back to the latin words ob- ‘towards’ + cadere ‘to fall’, which means towards falling, leading into death or preceding destruction. Notable people with the surname include: *

Aleshia Ocasio Aleshia Ines Ocasio (born August 15, 1996) is an American professional softball player for the Blaze of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). She played college softball at Florida. Ocasio previously played in the Athletes Unlimited Sof ...

(born 1996), Puerto Rican softball player *

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born October 13, 1989), also known as AOC, is an American politician and activist who has served since 2019 as the United States House of Representatives, US representative for New York's 14th congressional distric ...

(born 1989), American politician and activist *

Bad Bunny Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (; born March 10, 1994), better known by his stage name Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. Known as the " King of Latin Trap", Bad Bunny is credited with helping Spanish-language rap music achieve m ...

(born 1994), real name Benito Martínez Ocasio, Puerto Rican artist * Asunción Ocasio (born 1987), Puerto Rican taekwondo practitioner * Billy Ocasio, American politician * Cameron Ocasio (born 1999), American actor * Daisy Ocasio (born 1964), Puerto Rican athlete *

Karina Ocasio Karina Ocasio Clemente (born August 1, 1985) is a volleyball player who plays for Puerto Rico national team. Club career * Conquistadoras de Guaynabo (2000–2003) * Despar Sirio Perugia (2003–2004) * Caoduro Cavazzale (2004–2005) * ...

(born 1985), Puerto Rican volleyball player *

Ossie Ocasio Osvaldo "Ossie" Ocasio (born August 12, 1955) is a Puerto Rican former boxer who held the World Cruiserweight Championship from 1982 to 1984. He was also a Top Contender and Heavyweight Challenger in 1979. He scored notable wins against Former ...

(born 1955), Puerto Rican boxer * Ramon Ocasio III (born 1962), American judge *

Rauw Alejandro Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz (born January 10, 1993), known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a Puerto Rican singer. His accolades include two Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards and an IHea ...

(born 1993), real name Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, Puerto Rican artist

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{{surname, Ocasio Surnames of Puerto Rican origin Spanish-language surnames