2000
#10,504
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,805
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.04
Rare Last name
Pucci
Derived from the Italian word "pucci," meaning "fleas," likely referring to an individual who lived in an insect-infested area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,887 Americans carry the last name Pucci. That puts it at #11,893 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.84 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 118,723 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pucci surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Pucci with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.9K
1 in 118,723
Census rank
#11,893
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,518 bearers of the surname Pucci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.84 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11893rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pucci
Among Census respondents with the surname Pucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Pucci bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pucci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 2,339
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 94
- Two or more races2.1% · 54
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 15
- Black or African American0.6% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pucci
Pucci appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,659
-146 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.90
Rank movement Down 1,279 places
2020
#11,893
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,518
-141 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.84
Rank movement Down 110 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,504 | 2,805 | 1.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,783 | 2,659 | 0.90 | -146 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 1,279 places |
| 2020 | #11,893 | 2,518 | 0.84 | -141 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 110 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pucci surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,783 | #11,893 | -0.9% |
| Count | 2,659 | 2,518 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.90 | 0.84 | -6.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pucci bearers went from 2,659 to 2,518 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 110 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,783 to #11,893.
FAQ
Pucci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pucci?
Name Census estimates that about 2,887 living Americans carry the surname Pucci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 118,723 residents.
How common is Pucci?
Pucci ranks #11,893 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.84 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,518 people with the surname Pucci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,887), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.84 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.84 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Pucci.
Has Pucci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pucci went from 2,659 recorded bearers to 2,518. That is a decrease of 141 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,783 to #11,893.
What does the Census say about the background of Pucci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pucci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (2,339 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pucci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pucci (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pucci mean?
Derived from the Italian word "pucci," meaning "fleas," likely referring to an individual who lived in an insect-infested area. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pucci (0.84 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Pucci?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.