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

Buccilli, 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 Buccilli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buccilli in America

Buccilli is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buccilli surname appeared 310 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 Buccilli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buccilli 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 Buccilli

The surname Buccilli originates from Italy, likely first appearing in the southern regions during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "buccia," meaning "rind" or "peel," suggesting an ancestral occupation related to the production or trade of citrus fruits.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century in documents from the regions of Campania and Calabria. Variations in spelling, such as Buccilli, Bucilli, and Buccella, were common during this period due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies of recordkeeping at the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Nicola Buccilli, a merchant from the town of Amalfi, who is mentioned in a trade registry from 1372. Another notable figure was Giovanni Buccilli, a renowned citrus farmer from Sorrento, whose name appears in records dating back to the late 15th century.

The name Buccilli is also associated with several place names in southern Italy, such as the hamlet of Buccilli in the province of Avellino, and the village of Buccino in the province of Salerno. These locations likely derived their names from the prevalence of citrus cultivation in the area, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the citrus trade.

In the 17th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Tommaso Buccilli (1598-1672) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of natural philosophy and his works on the teachings of Aristotle.

Another notable figure was the artist and architect Girolamo Buccilli (1720-1798), who was born in Naples and is renowned for his architectural designs and fresco paintings that adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout southern Italy.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Buccilli (1812-1891) was a prominent political figure and patriot who actively participated in the Italian unification movement, serving as a deputy in the first Italian parliament after the unification.

Throughout history, the surname Buccilli has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse occupations and societal roles associated with this Italian name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buccilli

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

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

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