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

Tuscany, 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 Tuscany surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuscany in America

Tuscany is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuscany surname appeared 117 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 Tuscany.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuscany 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 Tuscany

The surname "Tuscany" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, which is located in central Italy. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

The name "Tuscany" is derived from the Latin word "Tuscia," which was used to refer to the region now known as Tuscany. This region was once inhabited by the Etruscan civilization, one of the earliest and most advanced civilizations in Italy before the rise of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Tuscany" can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "de Tuscia" or "de Tuscia."

In the 13th century, during the Renaissance period, there are records of a prominent family named "Tuscani" or "Toscani" residing in Florence, the capital of Tuscany. This family played a significant role in the cultural and artistic development of the city during that time.

One notable individual with the surname "Tuscany" was Vincenzo Tuscani (1460-1524), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked on several important projects in Florence, including the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the Palazzo Strozzi.

Another person of note was Antonio Tuscani (1501-1566), an Italian painter from Siena, known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, there was a renowned Italian mathematician and astronomer named Vincenzo Tuscani (1536-1612), who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of telescopes.

During the 17th century, a family with the surname "Tuscany" owned a vineyard in the Chianti region of Tuscany, producing some of the finest wines in the area. One member of this family, Giovanni Tuscany (1624-1698), was known for his expertise in viticulture and wine-making techniques.

In the 18th century, there was a famous Italian opera singer named Maria Tuscany (1748-1821), who performed in various theaters across Europe and was highly regarded for her exceptional vocal abilities.

While the surname "Tuscany" is predominantly found in Italy, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to migration patterns and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuscany

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

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

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