2000
#44,350
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 457
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Lucchetti
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "lucchetto" meaning small lock or padlock.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 575 Americans carry the last name Lucchetti. That puts it at #45,922 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 596,095 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lucchetti 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
575
1 in 596,095
Census rank
#45,922
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
501
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 501 bearers of the surname Lucchetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 45922nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucchetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lucchetti
The surname Lucchetti originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "lucchetto," which means "small lock" or "padlock." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been locksmiths or metalworkers.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Lucchetti surname can be found in the archives of the city of Lucca, which dates back to the 14th century. The name also appears in various historical documents from other Tuscan cities, such as Florence and Siena, during the Renaissance period.
In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname Lucchetti was Giovanni Lucchetti, a renowned goldsmith and jeweler from Florence. His intricate works were highly sought after by the wealthy families of the time.
Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Bartolomeo Lucchetti, a successful merchant and banker who lived in Siena during the 16th century. He was involved in financing several major construction projects in the city.
During the 17th century, the Lucchetti family expanded beyond Tuscany, with some members settling in other Italian regions, such as Emilia-Romagna and Umbria. One notable figure from this period was Antonio Lucchetti, a celebrated painter from Bologna, who was known for his religious works and frescoes.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Lucchetti family established themselves in the region of Lazio, near Rome. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Lucchetti, was a respected architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the area.
As the Lucchetti surname spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other European countries, particularly in regions with strong Italian influence or immigration. However, the name remains most prevalent in its place of origin, Tuscany, where it has been a part of the local heritage for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lucchetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucchetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lucchetti 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 Lucchetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 447
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 31
- Two or more races3.6% · 18
- Black or African American0.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lucchetti
Lucchetti 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
#45,105
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 475
+18 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Down 755 places
2020
#45,922
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 501
+26 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 817 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #44,350 | 457 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #45,105 | 475 | 0.16 | +18 bearers (+3.9%) | Down 755 places |
| 2020 | #45,922 | 501 | 0.17 | +26 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 817 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 Lucchetti 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 | #45,105 | #45,922 | -1.8% |
| Count | 475 | 501 | 5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.17 | 4.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lucchetti bearers went from 475 to 501 (+5.5% change). The surname moved down 817 positions in the national ranking, going from #45,105 to #45,922.
FAQ
Lucchetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lucchetti?
Name Census estimates that about 575 living Americans carry the surname Lucchetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 596,095 residents.
How common is Lucchetti?
Lucchetti ranks #45,922 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 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 501 people with the surname Lucchetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (575), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 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 Lucchetti.
Has Lucchetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lucchetti went from 475 recorded bearers to 501. That is an increase of 26 (+5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #45,105 to #45,922.
What does the Census say about the background of Lucchetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucchetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Lucchetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (447 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lucchetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Lucchetti (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 Lucchetti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "lucchetto" meaning small lock or padlock. 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 Lucchetti (0.17 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 people have the last name Lucchetti?
See how many people have the last name Lucchetti on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.