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

Muccioli, 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 Muccioli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muccioli in America

Muccioli is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muccioli surname appeared 152 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 Muccioli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muccioli 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 Muccioli

The surname Muccioli originates from Italy, likely emerging during the late medieval period or Renaissance era. It is believed to have roots in the northern regions of the country, particularly around the areas of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany.

The name Muccioli is thought to be derived from the Italian word "muccio," which means "heap" or "pile." This suggests that the surname may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with heaps or piles of materials, such as farmers, laborers, or those involved in trades like construction or mining.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muccioli can be found in a document from the 16th century, where a certain Girolamo Muccioli is mentioned as a resident of the town of Cesena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. This indicates that the name had already established itself in that area by that time.

In the 17th century, there are records of a Giovanni Battista Muccioli, a scholar and writer from Tuscany, who published works on philosophy and theology. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his writings provide evidence of the surname's presence during that period.

Another notable figure bearing the name Muccioli was Vincenzo Muccioli, an Italian painter who lived from 1743 to 1818. He was born in the town of Imola, near Bologna, and is known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning various churches in the region.

In the 19th century, a Gaetano Muccioli (1825-1901) gained recognition as a political figure and patriot during the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy. He was from the town of San Marino and played an active role in the struggle for Italian independence.

The surname Muccioli has also been associated with certain place names in Italy, such as the village of Muciole, located in the province of Siena, Tuscany. This suggests a possible connection between the surname and specific geographic locations within the country.

While the Muccioli name is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, with roots deeply embedded in the northern regions of Italy and a notable presence in various fields, including academia, arts, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muccioli

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

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

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