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

Ucci, 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 Ucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ucci in America

Ucci is the 49365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ucci surname appeared 426 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 Ucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ucci 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 Ucci

The surname UCCI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "uccellus," which means "little bird." It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who had a particular interest in birds or who had a distinct physical characteristic resembling a bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UCCI can be found in the Florentine tax records of 1427, where a certain Piero di Ucci is mentioned as a resident of the city. During this time, surnames were becoming more widespread in Italy, with many families adopting names based on occupations, physical traits, or places of origin.

In the 15th century, the UCCI name appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio. For instance, in the records of the Archivio di Stato di Firenze (State Archives of Florence), there are references to members of the Ucci family holding prominent positions within the city's guilds and trade associations.

One notable figure bearing the surname UCCI was Baccio Ucci, a skilled painter and fresco artist who lived in Florence during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the city, showcasing the artistic talents of the Ucci family.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Sante Ucci, a Franciscan friar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. Born in Città di Castello, Umbria, in 1612, Sante Ucci was renowned for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy, which contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, the UCCI name gained further recognition with the rise of Giuseppe Ucci, a prominent architect and engineer from Rome. His architectural designs and engineering feats can be observed in several iconic buildings and structures throughout the Italian capital, cementing the Ucci family's legacy in the realm of art and construction.

The UCCI surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as Ucciano, a small village in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany, and Uccio, a hamlet located in the municipality of Casole d'Elsa, Siena. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Throughout history, the UCCI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, architects, and tradesmen, contributing to the cultural and intellectual landscape of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ucci

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

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

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