Find out how popular the last name Baculi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Baculi.

Baculi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Baculi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baculi in America

Baculi is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baculi surname appeared 106 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Baculi.

The history of the last name Baculi

The surname Baculi originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "baculus," which means "staff" or "walking stick." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who made or carried staffs or walking sticks as part of their profession or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baculi can be found in a document from the 13th century in the city of Florence, where a craftsman named Giovanni Baculi was mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Tuscan region of Italy before spreading to other parts of the country.

In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname Baculi residing in the city of Siena. This indicates that the name had gained some prominence and social status by that time.

During the Renaissance period, a famous artist named Raffaello Baculi was born in the city of Urbino in 1483. He was known for his fresco paintings and worked on various commissions for churches and noble families in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Baculi was Pietro Baculi, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Naples in 1520 and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and political theory.

In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Antonio Baculi was recorded as living in the city of Venice. He was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and luxury goods with the Ottoman Empire and other countries in the Mediterranean region.

A military officer named Lorenzo Baculi was also documented in the 18th century, serving in the armies of the Kingdom of Naples. He participated in several battles against foreign invaders and was known for his bravery and strategic skills.

During the 19th century, a famous opera singer named Giuseppina Baculi gained widespread acclaim for her performances in various Italian cities. She was born in Milan in 1824 and was particularly renowned for her roles in operas by composers such as Verdi and Donizetti.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baculi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Baculi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Baculi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Baculi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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