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

Nucci, 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 Nucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nucci in America

Nucci is the 29502nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nucci surname appeared 800 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 Nucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nucci 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 Nucci

The surname Nucci is of Italian origin, specifically from the central region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the medieval Italian word "noce," meaning "walnut." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a walnut tree or grove, or perhaps someone who cultivated or traded in walnuts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nucci can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Aretino," a collection of documents from the city of Arezzo, dating back to the 12th century. This indicates that the name was likely established in Tuscany by that time.

In the 13th century, records mention a Guido di Nuccio, a prominent citizen of Siena, who was involved in the city's governance. This suggests that the Nucci family had already established a certain level of influence and social standing in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Nucci was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. One such figure was Benedetto Nucci (1490-1545), a renowned painter and architect from Ferrara. His works can be found in various churches and public buildings throughout Italy.

Another notable bearer of the Nucci name was Matteo Nucci (1604-1667), a Jesuit missionary who traveled extensively in India and Tibet. He was one of the first Europeans to provide detailed accounts of the region's geography, culture, and religions, making significant contributions to the understanding of these areas at the time.

In the 18th century, the Nucci family produced another distinguished individual, Giovanni Nucci (1713-1787), who was a respected jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the Papal States and authored several influential works on Roman law.

Throughout history, the surname Nucci has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Italy. For example, there is a town called Nuccio in the province of Palermo, Sicily, which may have been named after an individual or family bearing the Nucci name.

While the surname Nucci is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries, with notable bearers contributing to various fields, including the arts, literature, religion, and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nucci

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

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

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