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

Lucarelli, 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 Lucarelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucarelli in America

Lucarelli is the 15127th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucarelli surname appeared 1,949 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 Lucarelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucarelli 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 Lucarelli

The surname Lucarelli originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "lucaro," which means "keeper of the sacred wood" or "keeper of the sacred grove." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been responsible for maintaining or guarding sacred wooded areas or groves associated with pagan rituals or religious practices.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lucarelli can be found in the Florentine archives, dating back to the 14th century. In these documents, the name is spelled "Luccarelli," which is a variant spelling that reflects the regional Tuscan dialect of the time. The name is also mentioned in various medieval manuscripts and records from other parts of Tuscany, such as Siena and Arezzo.

During the Renaissance period, the Lucarelli family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were involved in various professions, including banking, trade, and the arts. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Lucarelli (1455-1522), a renowned Florentine painter and sculptor who worked on various commissions for the city's churches and noble families.

In the 17th century, the Lucarelli name spread beyond Tuscany to other regions of Italy, such as Lazio and Campania. This was likely due to the migration of family members seeking new opportunities or fleeing political or economic turmoil. One notable individual from this period was Girolamo Lucarelli (1625-1698), a scholar and theologian from Naples who wrote extensively on religious matters and served as a professor at the University of Naples.

Another prominent figure bearing the Lucarelli surname was Luigi Lucarelli (1788-1868), an Italian revolutionary and patriot who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento. He fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and was a staunch supporter of the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

In the 20th century, Guido Lucarelli (1914-1991) was a renowned Italian journalist and author who wrote extensively on political and social issues. He was known for his critical and analytical writing style and was a vocal advocate for civil rights and democratic values.

Throughout its history, the Lucarelli surname has maintained a strong connection to its Tuscan roots, with many bearers of the name still residing in the region today. While the name has spread across Italy and beyond, its origins can be traced back to the ancient guardians of sacred groves in the Tuscan countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucarelli

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

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

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