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

Narducci, 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 Narducci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narducci in America

Narducci is the 26630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narducci surname appeared 915 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 Narducci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narducci 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 Narducci

The surname Narducci is of Italian origin, hailing from the regions of Campania and Lazio in southern and central Italy respectively. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "nardo," which means spikenard, a plant with an aromatic root used in perfumes and ointments. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of such aromatic substances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from Naples, which mentions a certain Nardo di Capua. This individual likely hailed from the town of Capua in Campania, and the surname Narducci may have evolved from this early form.

Another notable figure bearing this name was Gaspare Narducci, a 16th-century Italian painter from the town of Gubbio in Umbria. He was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the region.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records from the town of Ariccia, located in the Alban Hills near Rome. A certain Vincenzo Narducci is mentioned as a landowner and prominent figure in the local community during this period.

During the 18th century, the Narducci name gained prominence in the field of medicine. Antonio Narducci, born in 1721 in Naples, was a renowned physician and author of several treatises on medical topics.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Giuseppe Narducci, an Italian politician and lawyer from Teramo in the Abruzzo region. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Narducci has been associated with various professions, from artists and landowners to physicians and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the aromatic spikenard plant, the name has transcended its initial association and become a part of the rich tapestry of Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narducci

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

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

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