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

Pucci, 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 Pucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pucci in America

Pucci is the 11783rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pucci surname appeared 2,659 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 Pucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pucci 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 Pucci

The surname Pucci originates from Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "puccio," which means "little boy" or "young lad." This nickname was likely bestowed upon the founder of the lineage, possibly due to his small stature or youthful appearance.

In early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Puccio, Pucci, and Puccia, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of Lombard charters and documents dating back to the 8th century.

The Pucci family has a long and distinguished history, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One of the most renowned figures was Antonio Pucci (1310-1388), a Florentine poet and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Florence to various European courts. His poetic works, including the Centiloquio and the Gismirante, have been praised for their lyrical quality and social commentary.

Another prominent member of the family was the Renaissance architect and sculptor Antonio da Pucci (1484-1544), known for his work on the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence. His contributions to the cathedral's exterior, including the design of the cupola, have been widely celebrated as masterpieces of Renaissance architecture.

In the realm of fashion, the name Pucci is closely associated with Emilio Pucci (1914-1992), the Italian fashion designer and politician who founded the eponymous fashion house known for its vibrant prints and elegant sportswear. His creations were favored by celebrities and royalty alike, and his distinctive style has left an indelible mark on the fashion industry.

Another notable figure was Gian Gastone de' Medici, Prince of Tuscany (1671-1737), whose mother, Vittoria della Rovere, was a member of the Pucci family. As the last male heir of the Medici dynasty, his reign marked the end of the family's rule over Florence and the transition to the House of Lorraine.

The Pucci name has also been associated with various locations in Italy, such as the Pucci Palace in Florence, a Renaissance-style building that served as the family's residence, and the Pucci Fountain, a prominent landmark in the city's Piazza Santa Maria Novella.

While the Pucci surname may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of medieval Italy, where it emerged as a distinctive and influential name with a lasting legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pucci

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

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

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