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

Tonucci, 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 Tonucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tonucci in America

Tonucci is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tonucci surname appeared 170 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 Tonucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tonucci 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 Tonucci

The surname Tonucci is of Italian origin, believed to have emerged in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tonno," which means "tuna fish." The name likely originated in coastal regions of Italy where fishing, particularly tuna fishing, was a prominent industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tonucci name can be traced back to the 14th century in the city of Genoa, a major maritime hub in northern Italy. A reference to a certain Stefano Tonucci appears in a document dated 1378, suggesting the name's existence during that era.

In the 15th century, the Tonucci family gained prominence in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Pisa. Historical records indicate that a Andrea Tonucci, born in 1422, was a prominent merchant and trader involved in the tuna fishing business.

During the Renaissance period, the Tonucci name was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Giacomo Tonucci (1499-1567), a renowned painter from Florence whose works adorned various churches and palaces across Italy.

As the Tonucci family branched out and migrated to different parts of Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tonucci, Tonuchi, and Tonucchi. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences within the Italian peninsula.

In the 18th century, the Tonucci name gained further recognition through the exploits of Antonio Tonucci (1721-1799), a celebrated naval captain who served in the maritime forces of the Republic of Genoa. His accomplishments in naval warfare and navigation brought honor and prestige to the Tonucci lineage.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the Tonucci surname was Giulio Tonucci (1845-1912), a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of parliament and held influential positions in the government of the Kingdom of Italy.

While the Tonucci name has its roots in coastal regions of Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural diffusion. However, the name's association with the tuna fishing industry and its deep-rooted Italian heritage remain an integral part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tonucci

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

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

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