2000
#68,782
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 267
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Amicucci
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little friends".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 342 Americans carry the last name Amicucci. That puts it at #70,715 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,002,206 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amicucci surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
342
1 in 1,002,206
Census rank
#70,715
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
298
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 298 bearers of the surname Amicucci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 70715th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amicucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Amicucci
The surname Amicucci is of Italian origin, with its earliest known roots traced back to the 14th century. The name is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was likely derived from the Italian word "amico," meaning friend or companion.
One of the earliest known records of the Amicucci name can be found in the historical archives of the city of Perugia, dating back to the late 1300s. These records indicate that a family by the name of Amicucci was already well-established in the area during that time period.
Throughout the Renaissance era, the Amicucci name gained prominence in various parts of central Italy. Notably, a prominent figure named Giovanni Amicucci (1455-1521) was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design of several significant buildings and structures in the city of Florence.
In the 16th century, the Amicucci family had established a presence in the region of Umbria, particularly in the town of Spello. Historical records from this period mention a noble family known as the Amicucci di Spello, who held considerable influence and wealth in the area.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the Amicucci surname was Tommaso Amicucci (1620-1692), a celebrated painter and fresco artist from the town of Terni. His works can be found adorning various churches and palaces throughout central Italy, and he is considered a significant contributor to the Baroque art movement.
As the centuries progressed, the Amicucci name spread to other regions of Italy, and some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Antonio Amicucci (1788-1865), an Italian-born soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later settled in Argentina, where he established a notable lineage.
Throughout its history, the Amicucci surname has been associated with a variety of professions, including artisans, merchants, educators, and religious figures. Despite its widespread dispersal, the name has maintained its Italian roots and continues to be a recognizable surname in modern times.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amicucci
Among Census respondents with the surname Amicucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Amicucci bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Amicucci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 273
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 14
- Black or African American1.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 3
- Two or more races1.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amicucci
Amicucci appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#69,392
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 283
+16 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 610 places
2020
#70,715
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 298
+15 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 1,323 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #68,782 | 267 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #69,392 | 283 | 0.10 | +16 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 610 places |
| 2020 | #70,715 | 298 | 0.10 | +15 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 1,323 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Amicucci surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,392 | #70,715 | -1.9% |
| Count | 283 | 298 | 5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | -0.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amicucci bearers went from 283 to 298 (+5.3% change). The surname moved down 1,323 positions in the national ranking, going from #69,392 to #70,715.
FAQ
Amicucci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amicucci?
Name Census estimates that about 342 living Americans carry the surname Amicucci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,002,206 residents.
How common is Amicucci?
Amicucci ranks #70,715 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 298 people with the surname Amicucci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (342), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Amicucci.
Has Amicucci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amicucci went from 283 recorded bearers to 298. That is an increase of 15 (+5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #69,392 to #70,715.
What does the Census say about the background of Amicucci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amicucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Amicucci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (273 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amicucci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (4.7%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Amicucci (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Amicucci mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little friends". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Amicucci (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Amicucci?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.