2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stucchi
An occupational surname referring to a plasterer or stucco worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Stucchi. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stucchi 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.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Stucchi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stucchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.9%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stucchi
The surname Stucchi originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "stucco," which refers to a type of decorative plaster used in construction and architecture. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the plastering trade or the construction of buildings adorned with stucco decorations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stucchi name can be found in the archives of the city of Modena, dating back to the 13th century. A document from 1278 mentions a certain "Petrus Stucchus," who was likely a resident of the city at that time. This early reference indicates that the surname had already been established in the region by the late medieval period.
In the 14th century, the Stucchi family gained prominence in the city of Milan, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Historical records from that era mention several members of the family, including a renowned architect named Giovanni Stucchi, who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Milan during the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, the Stucchi name appeared in various archival documents throughout northern Italy, including the regions of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto. One notable individual from this time was Andrea Stucchi, a wealthy merchant and trader from the city of Mantua, who was born in 1524 and played a significant role in the local economy.
In the 17th century, the Stucchi family continued to flourish, with several members achieving notable positions and recognition. One such individual was Girolamo Stucchi, a renowned painter and sculptor who was born in Bologna in 1634 and gained fame for his intricate stucco decorations and artworks adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Another notable figure from this era was Francesco Stucchi, a prominent jurist and legal scholar who was born in Milan in 1647. His extensive writings and contributions to the field of law earned him widespread recognition and respect among his contemporaries.
As the centuries progressed, the Stucchi surname continued to be represented across various professions and disciplines, including the arts, sciences, and academia. Some other noteworthy individuals bearing this surname include:
1. Niccolò Stucchi (1773-1845), an Italian architect and urban planner responsible for the design of several notable buildings in Milan.
2. Cesare Stucchi (1805-1888), an Italian politician and jurist who served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament.
3. Enrico Stucchi (1875-1957), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works in the Art Nouveau and Symbolist styles.
4. Guido Stucchi (1900-1969), an Italian film director and screenwriter who contributed to the development of Italian cinema during the mid-20th century.
5. Massimo Stucchi (born 1963), a contemporary Italian journalist and author who has written extensively on various social and cultural topics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stucchi
Among Census respondents with the surname Stucchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.9%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stucchi 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 Stucchi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.6% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino20.9% · 23
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stucchi
Stucchi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-15 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 14,734 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 Stucchi 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 | #134,712 | #149,446 | -10.9% |
| Count | 125 | 110 | -12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stucchi bearers went from 125 to 110 (-12.0% change). The surname moved down 14,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #149,446.
FAQ
Stucchi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stucchi?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Stucchi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Stucchi?
Stucchi ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Stucchi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stucchi.
Has Stucchi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stucchi went from 125 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Stucchi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stucchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.9%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Stucchi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.6% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stucchi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (73.6%), Hispanic (20.9%), Black (1.8%). 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 Stucchi (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 Stucchi mean?
An occupational surname referring to a plasterer or stucco worker. 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 Stucchi (0.04 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 common is the surname Stucchi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Stucchi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.