2000
#81,700
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 215
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Maulucci
An Italian surname derived from the ancient Roman name "Mallius" or possibly "Mallucci".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 273 Americans carry the last name Maulucci. That puts it at #84,785 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,255,510 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maulucci 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
273
1 in 1,255,510
Census rank
#84,785
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
238
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 238 bearers of the surname Maulucci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 84785th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maulucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maulucci
The surname Maulucci is of Italian origin, originating from the central and southern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "malus," meaning apple, suggesting that the name may have been associated with an occupation related to apple cultivation or trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maulucci can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari in southern Italy, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in several manuscripts and records from the region during this period, often spelled as "Mallucci" or "Malluccio."
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Maulucci was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Florence. He was involved in various business ventures and played a significant role in the economic development of the city during the Renaissance era.
During the 15th century, the Maulucci family settled in the town of Amatrice, located in the province of Rieti, central Italy. The family established itself as landowners and were influential in the local community. The name is associated with the historical town of Amatrice, which was known for its production of high-quality lentils and other agricultural products.
In the 16th century, a renowned artist named Girolamo Maulucci (1528-1610) gained recognition for his fresco paintings in churches and buildings across Rome and the surrounding regions. His works can still be admired in various locations, including the Church of San Silvestro in Capite and the Palazzo Pamphilj in Rome.
Another notable figure with the surname Maulucci was Vincenzo Maulucci (1638-1715), a Catholic priest and theologian from Naples. He authored several religious texts and served as a professor of theology at the University of Naples during the late 17th century.
As the Maulucci family continued to spread across Italy, the name appeared in various regions, with slight variations in spelling, such as "Malucci" or "Mallucci." These variations often reflected local dialects and pronunciation differences but ultimately traced back to the same root.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maulucci
Among Census respondents with the surname Maulucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Maulucci 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 Maulucci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 229
- Two or more races2.1% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maulucci
Maulucci 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
#86,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 216
+1 bearers (+0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 4,614 places
2020
#84,785
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 238
+22 bearers (+10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 1,529 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #81,700 | 215 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #86,314 | 216 | 0.07 | +1 bearers (+0.5%) | Down 4,614 places |
| 2020 | #84,785 | 238 | 0.08 | +22 bearers (+10.2%) | Up 1,529 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 Maulucci 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 | #86,314 | #84,785 | 1.8% |
| Count | 216 | 238 | 10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.08 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maulucci bearers went from 216 to 238 (+10.2% change). The surname moved up 1,529 positions in the national ranking, going from #86,314 to #84,785.
FAQ
Maulucci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maulucci?
Name Census estimates that about 273 living Americans carry the surname Maulucci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,255,510 residents.
How common is Maulucci?
Maulucci ranks #84,785 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 238 people with the surname Maulucci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (273), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Maulucci.
Has Maulucci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maulucci went from 216 recorded bearers to 238. That is an increase of 22 (+10.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #86,314 to #84,785.
What does the Census say about the background of Maulucci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maulucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.3%). 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 Maulucci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (229 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maulucci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Two or More Races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.3%). 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 Maulucci (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 Maulucci mean?
An Italian surname derived from the ancient Roman name "Mallius" or possibly "Mallucci". 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 Maulucci (0.08 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 common is the surname Maulucci?
See how many people are called Maulucci on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.