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

Vertucci, 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 Vertucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vertucci in America

Vertucci is the 44653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vertucci surname appeared 481 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 Vertucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vertucci 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 Vertucci

The surname Vertucci is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "virtus," which means valor, courage, or virtue. It likely referred to someone who was perceived as a brave or virtuous person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vertucci can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. However, the spelling in these early records may have varied slightly, such as Vertuccius or Vertucius.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Vertucci was mentioned in the records of the city of Naples. He was a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and politics.

During the Renaissance period, the Vertucci family produced several notable artists and scholars. One such figure was Francesco Vertucci (1484-1557), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked in the city of Salerno. His works can still be found in various churches and buildings throughout the region.

Another noteworthy individual was Girolamo Vertucci (1518-1592), a humanist scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Naples. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely respected during his time.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Vertucci family settled in the town of Caserta, near Naples. One of their descendants, Antonio Vertucci (1642-1716), became a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the local courts.

The name Vertucci has also been associated with several place names in the Campania region, such as Vertuccio, a small village near Salerno, and Vertucci di Montecorvino, a hamlet in the province of Avellino. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of Vertucci families in those areas.

While the Vertucci surname is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who contributed to various fields, including art, scholarship, law, and commerce. The name's connection to virtues and bravery has endured throughout its long history, reflecting the values and reputation of those who bore this distinctive Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vertucci

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

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

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