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

Uccellini, 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 Uccellini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uccellini in America

Uccellini is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uccellini surname appeared 103 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 Uccellini.

The history of the last name Uccellini

The surname Uccellini is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "uccellino," which means "little bird." This suggests that the name may have been originally given as a nickname to someone who had a bird-like appearance or mannerisms.

The earliest known record of the surname Uccellini dates back to 1387 in the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Uccellini was mentioned in a tax record. The name was also present in other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany and Umbria, during the same time period.

In the 15th century, the Uccellini family gained prominence in the town of Gubbio, in the region of Umbria. A notable member of the family was Matteo Uccellini (1445-1521), a skilled painter and architect who contributed to the restoration of several churches and buildings in the town.

The name Uccellini also appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. For instance, in 1567, a Girolamo Uccellini was listed as a member of the prestigious Accademia Fiorentina, an organization dedicated to the study of the Italian language and literature.

Another notable figure was Francesco Uccellini (1610-1680), a composer and violinist from the city of Forlì. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of the violin and was a prominent figure in the early Baroque period of music.

In the 18th century, the Uccellini family had a presence in the city of Bologna, where a certain Giuseppe Uccellini (1721-1798) was a respected lawyer and legal scholar. His writings on civil law were widely studied and cited during his time.

As the Uccellini surname spread throughout Italy, it also appeared in various places with slight variations in spelling, such as Uccelini, Uccellino, and Uccelletti. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping practices of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname Uccellini has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artists, musicians, scholars, and legal professionals. While not a particularly common surname, it has left its mark in various regions of Italy and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uccellini

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

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 Uccellini 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.

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

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