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

DiPuccio, 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 DiPuccio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiPuccio in America

DiPuccio is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiPuccio surname appeared 138 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 DiPuccio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiPuccio 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 DiPuccio

The surname DIPUCCIO originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian phrase "di Puccio," which translates to "son of Puccio." Puccio itself was a diminutive form of the Italian name Puccio, a variant of the Latin name Pontius.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DIPUCCIO can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These records often referred to individuals as "Puccio di Giovanni" or "Puccio di Stefano," indicating their patronymic lineage.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname DIPUCCIO was Antonio di Puccio Pucci, a wealthy Florentine merchant and banker who lived in the 14th century. Another prominent individual was Puccio di Simone, a skilled architect from Siena who designed several notable buildings in the city during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the DIPUCCIO family gained prominence in the town of Montefalco, located in the Umbria region. Records from this period mention members of the family holding positions of power and influence within the local government and church.

During the 17th century, a branch of the DIPUCCIO family established itself in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo DIPUCCIO, a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Neapolitan court system.

As the centuries passed, the DIPUCCIO surname spread throughout Italy and to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. In the 19th century, Pietro DIPUCCIO, a skilled sculptor from Milan, gained recognition for his intricate marble works and commissions from prestigious patrons across Europe.

Despite its Italian origins, the surname DIPUCCIO has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and nationalities, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human history and migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiPuccio

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

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

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