Explore the Family Name Fucci
The meaning of Fucci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Fuccio, a short form of any of various personal names with a root ending in -f (as for example Rodolfo, Gandolfo) to which has been attached the hypocoristic suffix -uccio, or alternatively from a shortened form of a personal name such as Fantuccio, Feduccio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Carmine, Salvatore, Amerigo, Angelo, Antonio, Caesar, Dante, Donato, Francesca, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Fucci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fucci has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, it ranked 18,196th in popularity among all surnames in the United States, falling to 19,145th by 2010, representing a decline of 5.22%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname Fucci remained relatively stable, with an increase of just 0.64% from 1,410 in 2000 to 1,419 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Fucci per 100,000 people in the population also decreased by 7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,196 | #19,145 | -5.22% |
| Count | 1,410 | 1,419 | 0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.48 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fucci
In terms of ethnic identity, the Fucci surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.74% of those with the Fucci surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.29% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals with the Fucci surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.91% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010, a change of 87.96%. A small percentage of individuals identified as Black (0.50% in 2000 and 0.56% in 2010) and Two or more races (1.49% in 2000 and 1.06% in 2010). No Fuccis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.29% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.59% | 87.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.06% | -28.86% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.56% | 12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |