Explore the Family Name Carucci
The meaning of Carucci
Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Caro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Donato, Pasquale, Angelo, Carmine, Marco, Biagio, Caesar, Ciro, Delio, Enrico, Gaetana, Siena.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carucci in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carucci saw a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Carucci ranked 26,807 in popularity with a count of 853 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 26,492, an increase of 1.18%, and the count had grown to 921 individuals, reflecting a 7.97% uptick. However, despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of Caruccis per 100,000 people actually declined by 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #26,492 | 1.18% |
| Count | 853 | 921 | 7.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carucci
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carucci. As of 2000, the majority of individuals named Carucci identified as White (94.49%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (4.22%) and an even smaller percentage identifying as belonging to two or more races (0.70%). No Caruccis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in that year. The 2010 data shows a slight shift, with a slight decrease in those identifying as White to 92.94%, and increases in those identifying as Hispanic (5.65%) and those belonging to two or more races (0.76%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 92.94% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 4.22% | 5.65% | 33.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.76% | 8.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |