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

Menicucci, 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 Menicucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Menicucci in America

Menicucci is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Menicucci surname appeared 271 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 Menicucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Menicucci 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 Menicucci

The surname Menicucci has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Umbria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin name Menicus, which itself may have roots in the Greek word "meno," meaning "to remain" or "to stay."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Menicucci can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Perugia, in Umbria. The document mentions a family by the name of Menicucci, suggesting that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, the Menicucci family was known to have owned land and property in the town of Gubbio, also in Umbria. Records from this period show that a Niccolò Menicucci was a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility.

During the Renaissance, a notable figure bearing the surname Menicucci was Francesco Menicucci, a painter who lived in Perugia in the late 16th century. His works can still be found in several churches and museums in the region.

Another notable Menicucci was Girolamo Menicucci, a Jesuit priest and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Perugia in 1609 and is known for his writings on logic and metaphysics.

In the 18th century, the Menicucci family had a presence in the town of Foligno, also in Umbria. Records from this time mention a Giuseppe Menicucci, who was a respected lawyer and judge.

As the name spread beyond its origins in Umbria, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Menicuccia, Menicucce, and Menicucchi. However, the core form of Menicucci remained predominant throughout Italy.

While the name Menicucci is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the central Italian region of Umbria, with notable individuals bearing the name across several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Menicucci

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

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

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