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

Tocci, 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 Tocci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tocci in America

Tocci is the 18648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tocci surname appeared 1,475 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 Tocci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tocci 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 Tocci

The surname Tocci has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "toccio," which means "log" or "stump," suggesting a potential connection to the occupation of woodcutting or forestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tocci can be found in the "Libro della Taglia" (Book of Taxation) from 1427 in Florence, where several individuals with the surname Tocci are listed as taxpayers. This document provides valuable insight into the presence and distribution of the name during that era.

The Tocci name has also been associated with various place names throughout Tuscany, such as the town of Tocchi (now Tocci) in the province of Siena. It is possible that the surname originated from this location or a similar place name, potentially reflecting the area where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

Notable individuals with the surname Tocci include Vincenzo Tocci (1577-1639), an Italian painter and architect active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, particularly in Rome and Naples.

Another prominent figure was Raffaello Tocci (1763-1836), an Italian politician and jurist who served as a judge and held important positions during the Napoleonic era. He was instrumental in the legal reforms implemented in the Kingdom of Naples during that time.

In the 20th century, Nicola Tocci (1914-1982) was an Italian actor and comedian known for his roles in numerous Italian films and television shows. He was particularly renowned for his comedic talents and his ability to portray characters from different regions of Italy.

Gianpiero Tocci (born 1943) is an Italian architect and designer who has gained international recognition for his innovative architectural projects and furniture designs. He has been influential in the field of contemporary Italian design.

Additionally, the surname Tocci has been found in historical records from other regions of Italy, such as Lazio and Emilia-Romagna, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond its initial Tuscan roots over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tocci

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

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

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