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

Zucchi, 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 Zucchi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zucchi in America

Zucchi is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zucchi surname appeared 226 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 Zucchi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zucchi 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 Zucchi

The surname Zucchi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. The earliest use of the surname dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th century. The name Zucchi is derived from the Italian word zucca, meaning "pumpkin" or "squash," which itself can be traced back to the Latin word cucurbita. This would suggest that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone who grew or sold pumpkins or had a head that resembled the shape of one.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname appears in historical records from Lombardia. In the 14th century, the name is mentioned in documents pertaining to land ownership and municipal matters. For instance, a notable reference includes a certain Pietro Zucchi, identified in 1357 as a landowner near Milan. Variations of the name, such as Zuccus or Zuccis, appear in other regions and historical manuscripts as scribes often phonetically interpreted names which led to various spellings.

Among the most famous individuals bearing this surname is the renowned Baroque painter Jacopo Zucchi, born in Florence around 1541 and active until his death in 1590. He was a prominent figure in the court of the Medici and completed numerous notable works, including his well-known piece "The Allegory of the Creation of the World." Jacopo Zucchi's brother, Francesco Zucchi, also earned repute but as an engraver, and contributed significantly to the art scene of the time.

Another notable individual is the 17th-century scientist, Nicolò Zucchi, born in Parma in 1586. Nicolò was a Jesuit priest and an accomplished astronomer who is credited with creating the first reflecting telescope model. His contributions to optics and astronomy have been foundational to the field. He died in Rome in 1670.

The surname also appears in records from the Venetian Republic, where the Zucchi family was involved in trade and politics. One such individual was Giovanni Zucchi, a merchant active in Venice around the mid-1600s. Giovanni’s involvement in the trade of textiles and spices made his family one of the affluent merchant families in the area.

In more recent history, during the 19th century, Giulio Zucchi (1823-1897) became known for his work in Italian politics and society. Serving as a senator, Giulio played a role in the discussions leading to the unification of Italy and the subsequent development of its governmental structure.

A final historical figure worth mentioning is Almerico Zucchi, an architect born in 1873 who contributed significantly to the early 20th-century architectural landscape of Italy. His works, characterized by a blend of modernist and classical elements, can still be seen in various structures across Rome and Milan. He passed away in 1937.

Throughout history, the Zucchi surname has been borne by various individuals who have contributed to their fields, whether in art, science, or politics, highlighting the diverse areas where the name has left its mark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zucchi

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

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

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