2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Duccini
An Italian surname indicating origins from an individual native to or residing in Ducci.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Duccini. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duccini 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Duccini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duccini, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duccini
The surname Duccini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "duca," which means "duke" or "leader," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have had some association with nobility or leadership roles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Duccini can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Guido Duccini is mentioned in a document dated 1312. This document related to a land transaction, indicating that the Duccini family had already established itself as a prominent presence in the region by that time.
In the 15th century, the Duccini name appeared in the records of the Republic of Siena, a powerful city-state in Tuscany. A notable figure from this era was Francesco Duccini, born in 1428, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Republic, representing its interests in various negotiations with neighboring states.
The Duccini family's influence extended beyond Tuscany, and in the 16th century, there are records of a branch of the family settling in the region of Emilia-Romagna. One prominent member from this period was Giovanni Battista Duccini, born in 1567, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher, known for his works on metaphysics and natural philosophy.
As the centuries passed, the Duccini name continued to be associated with various professions and pursuits. In the 18th century, a notable figure was Alessandro Duccini (1698-1781), a celebrated painter from the city of Lucca, whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.
Another noteworthy bearer of the Duccini name was Lorenzo Duccini (1822-1897), a prominent architect and urban planner from Florence. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in the city, including the Piazza della Repubblica and the Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
Throughout its history, the surname Duccini has maintained a strong connection to its Italian roots, with many bearers of the name achieving distinction in various fields, from the arts and academia to diplomacy and leadership roles. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over time, its origins and associations with the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany and Italy remain firmly entrenched.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duccini
Among Census respondents with the surname Duccini, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Duccini 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 Duccini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duccini
Duccini 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,526 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-13 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,526 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 13,242 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 Duccini 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 | #134,712 | #147,954 | -9.8% |
| Count | 125 | 112 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duccini bearers went from 125 to 112 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 13,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #147,954.
FAQ
Duccini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duccini?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Duccini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Duccini?
Duccini ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Duccini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Duccini.
Has Duccini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duccini went from 125 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Duccini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duccini, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Duccini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duccini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Hispanic (5.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Duccini (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 Duccini mean?
An Italian surname indicating origins from an individual native to or residing in Ducci. 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 Duccini (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 common is the surname Duccini?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Duccini on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.