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

Mucci, 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 Mucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mucci in America

Mucci is the 13707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mucci surname appeared 2,208 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 Mucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mucci 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 Mucci

The surname Mucci originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mucius," which means "pointed" or "sharp." This name may have initially referred to a person's physical appearance or personality traits.

The Mucci name is predominantly found in the central and southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio, Abruzzo, and Campania. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in medieval documents and records from cities like Rome and Naples.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Mucci name was Pietro Mucci, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the town of Rieti, near Rome, in the 14th century. Historical records show that he was involved in local politics and held significant influence in the region.

In the 15th century, the Mucci family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in trade and commerce. Records from this period mention a wealthy merchant named Giacomo Mucci, who owned several ships and traded goods across the Mediterranean.

Another notable figure with the Mucci surname was Vincenzo Mucci, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in Rome during the 16th century. Some of his works can still be found in various churches and palaces throughout the Eternal City.

During the Renaissance period, the Mucci family produced several scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Giulio Mucci, a humanist and philosopher born in Abruzzo in the late 15th century. He wrote extensively on topics ranging from literature to theology and was highly respected in academic circles.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Mucci family settled in the town of Avezzano, in the Abruzzo region. Here, they became known for their involvement in the local agricultural industry, particularly in the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine.

Throughout history, the Mucci name has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as Mucci di Nazza, a small village in the province of Frosinone, and Contrada Mucci, a rural area in the town of Caserta.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mucci

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

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

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