2000
#7,420
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,140
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.53
Rare Last name
Tucci
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold a type of cap or hood.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,651 Americans carry the last name Tucci. That puts it at #7,844 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.36 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 73,695 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tucci 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
4.7K
1 in 73,695
Census rank
#7,844
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,056 bearers of the surname Tucci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.36 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7844th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tucci
The surname Tucci is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "Tutius" which means "safe" or "secure." It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy, during the medieval period.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tucci can be traced back to the 11th century, where it appeared in various documents and records from the city of Florence. The name was often associated with noble families and landowners in the area.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guido Tucci was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Siena. He was a prominent merchant and politician who played a significant role in the city's affairs during that time.
By the 14th century, the name Tucci had spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio and Umbria. One of the earliest examples of the name in these regions can be found in a manuscript from the year 1348, which mentions a certain Giovanni Tucci, a priest from the town of Orvieto.
During the Renaissance period, the Tucci family gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most famous members of this family was Vincenzo Tucci, a renowned painter from the city of Urbino, who lived from 1521 to 1594. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
Another noteworthy individual with the surname Tucci was Girolamo Tucci, an Italian explorer and Orientalist who lived from 1893 to 1984. He is best known for his expeditions and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia, particularly in the regions of Tibet and Xinjiang.
In more recent times, the name Tucci has become associated with several accomplished individuals in the entertainment industry. One of the most prominent figures is Stanley Tucci, an American actor, writer, and film producer who was born in 1960. He has appeared in numerous acclaimed films and television shows throughout his career.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tucci
Among Census respondents with the surname Tucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Tucci 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 Tucci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 3,732
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 177
- Two or more races2.1% · 84
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 33
- Black or African American0.5% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tucci
Tucci appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,799
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,245
+105 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 1.44
Rank movement Down 379 places
2020
#7,844
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,056
-189 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 1.36
Rank movement Down 45 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,420 | 4,140 | 1.53 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,799 | 4,245 | 1.44 | +105 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 379 places |
| 2020 | #7,844 | 4,056 | 1.36 | -189 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 45 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 Tucci 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 | #7,799 | #7,844 | -0.6% |
| Count | 4,245 | 4,056 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.44 | 1.36 | -5.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tucci bearers went from 4,245 to 4,056 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 45 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,799 to #7,844.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Tucci
FAQ
Tucci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tucci?
Name Census estimates that about 4,651 living Americans carry the surname Tucci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 73,695 residents.
How common is Tucci?
Tucci ranks #7,844 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.36 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,056 people with the surname Tucci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,651), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.36 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.36 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Tucci.
Has Tucci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tucci went from 4,245 recorded bearers to 4,056. That is a decrease of 189 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,799 to #7,844.
What does the Census say about the background of Tucci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Tucci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (3,732 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tucci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Hispanic (4.4%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Tucci (2000, 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 Tucci mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold a type of cap or hood. 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 Tucci (1.36 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 share the surname Tucci?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.