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

Ferrucci, 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 Ferrucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferrucci in America

Ferrucci is the 24201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferrucci surname appeared 1,038 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 Ferrucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferrucci 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 Ferrucci

The surname Ferrucci has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the Italian word "ferro," meaning iron, indicating that the initial bearers of this name may have lived near an iron-related industry or settlement.

Ferrucci is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. Some of the earliest records of this surname can be found in historical documents from these areas, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Ferrucci was Francesco Ferrucci (1489-1530), an Italian condottiero (mercenary captain) who played a significant role in the Florentine Republic's defense against the Imperial and Papal forces during the War of the League of Cognac. He is renowned for his bravery and military leadership, particularly in the Siege of Florence.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Nicodemo Ferrucci (1279-1350), a renowned Italian jurist and legal scholar from Florence. He served as a judge and held influential positions within the Florentine government during his lifetime.

In the 15th century, Simone Ferrucci (1437-1493), a skilled architect and sculptor from Fiesole, near Florence, gained recognition for his contributions to Renaissance architecture. He worked on notable projects such as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

The Ferrucci surname also spread to other parts of Italy over time. In the 16th century, Benedetto Ferrucci (1543-1612), a Catholic prelate from Siena, served as the Bishop of Pienza and later became the Archbishop of Urbino.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Ferrucci (1624-1687), a Baroque painter from Fiesole who specialized in religious and mythological scenes. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

While the Ferrucci surname has its roots in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Siena, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diasporas. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferrucci

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

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

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