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

Gallucci, 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 Gallucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gallucci in America

Gallucci is the 13133rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gallucci surname appeared 2,331 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gallucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gallucci 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 Gallucci

The surname Gallucci is of Italian origin, originating from the regions of Lazio, Campania, and Abruzzo in Central and Southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "gallus," meaning rooster or cockerel, indicating that the name may have initially been used as a nickname for a proud or boastful individual.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various Italian manuscripts and records. One notable example is the mention of a "Riccardo Gallucci" in a document from the city of Alatri, in the province of Frosinone, dated 1376.

In the late 15th century, a branch of the Gallucci family settled in the town of Rieti, located in the Lazio region. Here, the name gained prominence, and several members of the family occupied important positions within the local government and ecclesiastical authorities. One such individual was Girolamo Gallucci, who served as a canon of the Rieti Cathedral in the mid-16th century.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Gallucci was associated with several notable scholars and intellectuals. Giovanni Paolo Gallucci (1538-1621), a mathematician and astronomer from Salò, in the province of Brescia, published works on celestial mechanics and the Gregorian calendar reform. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Gallucci (1609-1649), a Jesuit priest and linguist from Naples, who is renowned for his contributions to the study of Chinese language and culture.

In the 18th century, the Gallucci family established a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in various commercial and agricultural activities. One prominent member from this era was Giambattista Gallucci (1733-1806), a landowner and philanthropist from the town of Caserta, who funded the construction of several public works and charitable institutions.

The 19th century saw the Gallucci name spread across Italy and beyond, as many individuals emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas in search of new opportunities. One example is Giuseppe Gallucci (1856-1921), an Italian-American engineer and inventor from Campobasso, who made significant contributions to the development of early motion picture technology.

Throughout its history, the surname Gallucci has been associated with various professions and fields, from academia and the arts to business and politics. While the origin of the name remains rooted in its Italian heritage, it has since become a part of the cultural fabric of many nations across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gallucci

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

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

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