2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cucinelli
An Italian surname derived from the word "cucinello" meaning a small oven or pastry shop.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Cucinelli. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cucinelli 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Cucinelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cucinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cucinelli
The surname Cucinelli originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Umbria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "cucinello," which means "little cook" or "chef." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who worked as a cook or chef in a household or establishment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cucinelli can be found in the historical records of the town of Perugia, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain "Jacopo Cucinelli" was mentioned as a resident of the town.
The name Cucinelli has also been linked to the Italian word "cucina," meaning "kitchen." This connection further reinforces the idea that the name was originally associated with individuals who worked in kitchens or as cooks.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Cucinelli lived in the city of Assisi. He was a renowned artist and painter, known for his frescoes adorning the walls of several churches in the region.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent family by the name of Cucinelli resided in the town of Foligno. They were involved in the local government and held influential positions within the community.
In the 19th century, a scientist named Luciano Cucinelli made significant contributions to the field of botany. He was born in 1822 in the town of Spoleto and dedicated his life to the study and classification of plants found in the Umbrian region.
Another notable figure with the surname Cucinelli was Carlo Cucinelli, born in 1879 in Perugia. He was a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the early 20th century.
In more recent times, the fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli, born in 1953, has brought significant recognition to the surname. He is the founder of the luxury clothing brand that bears his name and is renowned for his commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Throughout its history, the surname Cucinelli has maintained a strong presence in the Umbrian region of Italy, where it originated. While the name has spread to other parts of the country and the world, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era and the culinary traditions associated with its meaning.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cucinelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Cucinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cucinelli 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 Cucinelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cucinelli
Cucinelli appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,056 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 7,056 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 Cucinelli 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 | #143,149 | #150,205 | -4.9% |
| Count | 116 | 109 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cucinelli bearers went from 116 to 109 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 7,056 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,205.
FAQ
Cucinelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cucinelli?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Cucinelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Cucinelli?
Cucinelli ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Cucinelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cucinelli.
Has Cucinelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cucinelli went from 116 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Cucinelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cucinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Cucinelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cucinelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Cucinelli (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 Cucinelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "cucinello" meaning a small oven or pastry shop. 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 Cucinelli (0.04 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 Cucinelli?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.