2000
#12,481
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,280
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.85
Rare Last name
Gallucci
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who raises or breeds chickens or roosters.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,535 Americans carry the last name Gallucci. That puts it at #13,234 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.74 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 135,209 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gallucci 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
2.5K
1 in 135,209
Census rank
#13,234
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,211 bearers of the surname Gallucci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.74 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13234th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gallucci
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gallucci 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 Gallucci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 2,053
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 96
- Two or more races1.7% · 37
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 21
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gallucci
Gallucci 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
#13,133
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,331
+51 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.79
Rank movement Down 652 places
2020
#13,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,211
-120 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.74
Rank movement Down 101 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,481 | 2,280 | 0.85 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,133 | 2,331 | 0.79 | +51 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 652 places |
| 2020 | #13,234 | 2,211 | 0.74 | -120 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 101 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 Gallucci 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 | #13,133 | #13,234 | -0.8% |
| Count | 2,331 | 2,211 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.79 | 0.74 | -6.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gallucci bearers went from 2,331 to 2,211 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 101 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,133 to #13,234.
FAQ
Gallucci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gallucci?
Name Census estimates that about 2,535 living Americans carry the surname Gallucci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 135,209 residents.
How common is Gallucci?
Gallucci ranks #13,234 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.74 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,211 people with the surname Gallucci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,535), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.74 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.74 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Gallucci.
Has Gallucci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gallucci went from 2,331 recorded bearers to 2,211. That is a decrease of 120 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,133 to #13,234.
What does the Census say about the background of Gallucci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gallucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Gallucci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (2,053 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gallucci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Gallucci (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 Gallucci mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who raises or breeds chickens or roosters. 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 Gallucci (0.74 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 Americans have the surname Gallucci?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.