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

Pulce, 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 Pulce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pulce in America

Pulce is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pulce surname appeared 124 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 Pulce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pulce 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 Pulce

The surname "PULCE" is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "pulce," meaning "flea." This surname likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a distinguishing trait, possibly referring to someone's small stature or agility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "PULCE" can be found in the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana (Book of Gold of the Italian Nobility), a historical record of noble families in Italy. This document mentions the Pulce family from Florence, which produced several notable figures during the Renaissance period.

In the 14th century, Antonia Pulce (born around 1320) was a renowned Italian poet and scholar from Florence. His works, including sonnets and love poems, were highly influential during the early Renaissance literary movement. Another notable individual was Bernardo Pulce (1438-1488), a Florentine poet and courtier who served under Lorenzo de' Medici, the ruler of Florence.

The Pulce surname also appeared in other regions of Italy. In the 15th century, records show a family called Pulce residing in the town of Messina, Sicily. One of its members, Francesco Pulce (1460-1525), was a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Royal Court of Messina.

Moving into the 16th century, the Pulce surname gained prominence in the Republic of Venice. Antonio Pulce (1515-1581) was a Venetian merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, playing a crucial role in maintaining trade relations between Venice and the Ottoman territories.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Pulce (1580-1647), a Catholic priest and theologian from Genoa. He authored several religious texts and served as a professor of theology at the University of Padua, becoming a influential figure in the Counter-Reformation movement within the Catholic Church.

While the surname "PULCE" may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since evolved into a respected family name with a rich history spanning several regions of Italy. From poets and scholars to merchants and diplomats, the Pulce family has left its mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pulce

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

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

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