2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Uccellini
An Italian surname literally meaning "little birds".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Uccellini. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uccellini surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Uccellini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uccellini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The name Uccellini also appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uccellini
Among Census respondents with the surname Uccellini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Uccellini bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Uccellini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 94
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uccellini
Uccellini appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,479 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 2,479 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Uccellini surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,755 | 1.6% |
| Count | 103 | 102 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uccellini bearers went from 103 to 102 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,479 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,755.
FAQ
Uccellini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uccellini?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Uccellini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Uccellini?
Uccellini ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Uccellini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Uccellini.
Has Uccellini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uccellini went from 103 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Uccellini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uccellini, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Black (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Uccellini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uccellini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (3.9%), Black (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Uccellini (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Uccellini mean?
An Italian surname literally meaning "little birds". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Uccellini (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Uccellini?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.