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

Bucci, 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 Bucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucci in America

Bucci is the 6463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bucci surname appeared 5,256 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bucci to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bucci

The surname Bucci originates from Italy, specifically from the central and southern regions. It first emerged in the 12th century as a variation of the Italian personal name Bucco or Buccio, which is derived from the Germanic name Bukko. This name is believed to have its roots in the Old High German word "bucc," meaning "he-goat" or "buck."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bucci can be found in medieval documents and records from various Italian cities, including Rome, Naples, and Siena. In the 13th century, a notable figure named Bucci di Ranuccio was mentioned in the annals of Siena as a prominent citizen and landowner.

During the 14th century, the surname Bucci gained prominence in the city of Perugia, where the Bucci family played a significant role in local politics and commerce. One of the most notable members was Ludovico Bucci (1285-1352), a renowned jurist and statesman who served as the ambassador of Perugia to the Holy Roman Emperor.

In the 15th century, the Bucci family established itself in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held prominent positions in the royal court. Andrea Bucci (1418-1492) was a distinguished humanist scholar and poet who served as a tutor to the prince of Naples.

The 16th century saw the rise of the Bucci family in the Papal States, particularly in Rome. Agostino Bucci (1518-1592) was a highly regarded architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Palazzo Nuovo on the Capitoline Hill.

Throughout the centuries, the Bucci surname has been associated with various prominent individuals, including:

1. Anselmo Bucci (1887-1955), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his Futurist works.
2. Salvatore Bucci (1924-2010), an Italian film and stage actor who appeared in numerous Spaghetti Western movies.
3. Fabrizio Bucci (born 1940), an Italian actor and director known for his collaborations with renowned filmmakers like Federico Fellini and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
4. Massimo Bucci (born 1960), an Italian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the luxury fashion brand Ermanno Scervino.
5. Cristiano Bucci (born 1969), an Italian composer and conductor who has written scores for films, television, and theatrical productions.

While the surname Bucci has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Italian emigration to various countries over the past few centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucci

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

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 Bucci 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bucci has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Bucci was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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