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

Matteucci, 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 Matteucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matteucci in America

Matteucci is the 30076th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matteucci surname appeared 780 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 Matteucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matteucci 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 Matteucci

The surname Matteucci has its origins in Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian personal name Matteo, which is a form of the biblical name Matthew, meaning "gift of God." The suffix "-ucci" is a common Italian patronymic ending, indicating "son of."

Matteucci is a locative surname, meaning it originated from a specific place or region. Some early records suggest the name may have originated in the Tuscany region, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. It is also possible that the name has roots in other parts of central and northern Italy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Matteucci surname was Jacopo Matteucci, a nobleman and politician from Siena who lived in the late 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents from that time period, including records of land ownership and political appointments.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various documents related to the Medici family, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance. Several Matteucci individuals held positions within the Medici court and administration, indicating the family's prominence during that era.

Carlo Matteucci (1789-1868) was a notable Italian physicist and neurophysiologist. He made significant contributions to the study of electricity and its effects on living organisms. His experiments and discoveries paved the way for further understanding of bioelectricity and the electrical properties of muscles and nerves.

Another notable individual with the Matteucci surname was Pellegrino Matteucci (1850-1924), an Italian opera singer and composer. He gained fame for his performances in various opera houses across Europe and composed several operas himself, including "Valentina" and "Ruy Blas."

In the literary world, Girolamo Matteucci (1891-1976) was an Italian poet and writer. He was part of the Crepuscolari literary movement and published several collections of poetry, including "Le memorie di Clodia" and "Canto d'amore e di morte."

The name Matteucci can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche. Various spellings and variations of the name, such as Mateucci, Mateuzzi, and Matteuzi, have been documented throughout the centuries.

Overall, the surname Matteucci has a rich history rooted in Italian culture and has been associated with individuals of notable achievements in fields such as politics, science, arts, and literature over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matteucci

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

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

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