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

Bucciarelli, 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 Bucciarelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucciarelli in America

Bucciarelli is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bucciarelli surname appeared 665 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 Bucciarelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bucciarelli 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 Bucciarelli

The surname Bucciarelli originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "buccio," meaning a shell or husk, and the diminutive suffix "-arelli." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with shells or husks, possibly in the production of foods or crafts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bucciarelli can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Dominii Temporalis S. Sedis, a collection of medieval documents from the Papal States, dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Bucciarello" and "Bucciariello."

During the Renaissance period, the Bucciarelli family gained prominence in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable figure was Benedetto Bucciarelli, a painter and architect born in 1458, known for his contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in Florence.

In the 17th century, the name Bucciarelli can be found in the records of the city of Siena. One prominent individual was Matteo Bucciarelli, a lawyer and scholar born in 1625, who authored several legal treatises and served as a magistrate in the Sienese judiciary.

Moving into the 18th century, the Bucciarelli family had established itself in the Kingdom of Naples. Antonio Bucciarelli, born in 1718, was a renowned engraver and painter, whose works were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of the region.

Another notable individual was Giuseppe Bucciarelli, born in 1788 in the town of Montalcino, Tuscany. He was a prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification, and served as a member of the Provisional Government of Tuscany in 1859.

Throughout its history, the surname Bucciarelli has been associated with various professions, including artisans, artists, scholars, and political figures. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucciarelli

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

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

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