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

Tucci, 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 Tucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tucci in America

Tucci is the 7799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tucci surname appeared 4,245 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 Tucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tucci 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 Tucci

The surname Tucci is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "Tutius" which means "safe" or "secure." It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy, during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tucci can be traced back to the 11th century, where it appeared in various documents and records from the city of Florence. The name was often associated with noble families and landowners in the area.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guido Tucci was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Siena. He was a prominent merchant and politician who played a significant role in the city's affairs during that time.

By the 14th century, the name Tucci had spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio and Umbria. One of the earliest examples of the name in these regions can be found in a manuscript from the year 1348, which mentions a certain Giovanni Tucci, a priest from the town of Orvieto.

During the Renaissance period, the Tucci family gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most famous members of this family was Vincenzo Tucci, a renowned painter from the city of Urbino, who lived from 1521 to 1594. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Tucci was Girolamo Tucci, an Italian explorer and Orientalist who lived from 1893 to 1984. He is best known for his expeditions and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia, particularly in the regions of Tibet and Xinjiang.

In more recent times, the name Tucci has become associated with several accomplished individuals in the entertainment industry. One of the most prominent figures is Stanley Tucci, an American actor, writer, and film producer who was born in 1960. He has appeared in numerous acclaimed films and television shows throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tucci

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

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

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