2000
#6,134
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,143
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.91
Rare Last name
Bucci
Italian occupational surname derived from "bucci," meaning "holes," likely referring to a maker or seller of water pitchers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,582 Americans carry the last name Bucci. That puts it at #6,670 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.63 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 61,404 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bucci 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
5.6K
1 in 61,404
Census rank
#6,670
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,868 bearers of the surname Bucci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.63 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6670th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bucci
Among Census respondents with the surname Bucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Bucci 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 Bucci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 4,534
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 167
- Two or more races2.2% · 108
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 33
- Black or African American0.5% · 22
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bucci
Bucci 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
#6,463
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,256
+113 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 1.78
Rank movement Down 329 places
2020
#6,670
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,868
-388 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 1.63
Rank movement Down 207 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,134 | 5,143 | 1.91 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,463 | 5,256 | 1.78 | +113 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 329 places |
| 2020 | #6,670 | 4,868 | 1.63 | -388 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 207 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 Bucci 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 | #6,463 | #6,670 | -3.2% |
| Count | 5,256 | 4,868 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.78 | 1.63 | -8.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bucci bearers went from 5,256 to 4,868 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 207 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,463 to #6,670.
FAQ
Bucci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bucci?
Name Census estimates that about 5,582 living Americans carry the surname Bucci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 61,404 residents.
How common is Bucci?
Bucci ranks #6,670 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.63 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,868 people with the surname Bucci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,582), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.63 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.63 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Bucci.
Has Bucci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bucci went from 5,256 recorded bearers to 4,868. That is a decrease of 388 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,463 to #6,670.
What does the Census say about the background of Bucci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Bucci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (4,534 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bucci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Bucci (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 Bucci mean?
Italian occupational surname derived from "bucci," meaning "holes," likely referring to a maker or seller of water pitchers. 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 Bucci (1.63 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 share the surname Bucci?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.