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

Zucco, 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 Zucco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zucco in America

Zucco is the 25865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zucco surname appeared 951 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 Zucco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zucco 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 Zucco

The surname Zucco has its origins in Italy, specifically from the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. Its first historical emergence can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 13th centuries. The name derives from the Italian word zucca, which translates to "pumpkin" or "squash" in English, hinting at possible agricultural connections or physical characteristics of the first bearers of this surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zucco appears in a 13th-century document from the Republic of Venice, an important maritime power during the Middle Ages. This document references a Giovanni Zucco, a merchant who was famed for trading goods between Venice and the Byzantine Empire. Giovanni's name suggests that the surname had already been well established by this time.

Another historical figure with the surname Zucco was Pietro Zucco, born in 1402 in Milan. He was a notable artisan known for his work in metalcraft. Milan, being a significant center for arts and crafts during the Renaissance, had several artisans like Pietro who contributed to its artistic heritage. His works were so renowned that they were even mentioned in the records of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan.

Records from the 16th century show that the Zucco name had spread geographically. A certain Antonio Zucco was recorded in Palermo, Sicily, around 1587. He was known for his involvement in the local governance and his contributions to the architectural developments in Palermo, which was undergoing a period of reconstruction and urban development.

In the literary world, Teresa Zucco, born in 1765, made an impact as a poet and playwright in Venice. Her works often focused on social issues and the human condition, mirroring the intellectual currents of the Enlightenment swirling through Europe. She is remembered for her plays that challenged prevailing norms and her role in the Venetian literary circles.

Carlo Zucco, born in 1824 in Verona, was a renowned opera singer who gained fame throughout Europe. His powerful voice and dramatic presence on stage made him a favorite in opera houses from Italy to France. His name appears in several 19th-century records from La Scala in Milan, where some of his most memorable performances were held.

The surname Zucco carries with it a history rich in diverse achievements, from commerce and craftsmanship to governance, literature, and the arts. Its origins are deeply entrenched in the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy, reflecting the roles and contributions of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zucco

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

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

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