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

Santucci, 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 Santucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santucci in America

Santucci is the 9870th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santucci surname appeared 3,278 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 Santucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Santucci 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 Santucci

The surname Santucci originates from Italy and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "santo," meaning "saint," suggesting a connection to a religious figure or a place of worship. The name is most commonly found in central and southern regions of Italy, particularly in areas around Rome and Naples.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Santucci can be found in the 13th century, when a family bearing this surname was mentioned in historical documents from the town of Orvieto in Umbria. The name may have originated as a reference to an individual or family living near a sanctuary, church, or shrine dedicated to a particular saint.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname Santucci gained prominence. Girolamo Santucci (1457-1529) was an Italian humanist and mathematician from Lucca, known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. Another notable figure was Giulio Cesare Santucci (1548-1624), a Jesuit priest and architect who designed several churches and other buildings in Rome.

In the 17th century, the name Santucci appeared in the records of the Archdiocese of Naples, indicating the presence of a family with this surname in the region. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Battista Santucci (1639-1699), a lawyer and jurist from Naples who served as a judge in the city's high court.

The 18th century saw the birth of Vincenzo Santucci (1730-1796), an Italian painter and engraver from Rome. His works were commissioned by various churches and noble families in the city, showcasing his skill in religious and historical paintings.

In the 19th century, Emilio Santucci (1825-1897) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Perugia. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and was actively involved in the Italian unification movement, working alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi.

While these historical references provide a glimpse into the origin and significance of the surname Santucci, it is important to note that this information is not exhaustive, and there may be other notable individuals or records associated with this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santucci

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

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

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