Explore the Family Name Nucci
The meaning of Nucci
Italian (Tuscany and central-southern Italy): patronymic or plural form of Nuccio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Angelo, Annamaria, Domenic, Marcello, Aniello, Antonio, Domenico, Valentino, Vincenza.
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How common is the last name Nucci in the United States?
The surname Nucci has seen a significant increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Nucci was ranked 31,492nd in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to the 29,502nd position, marking an improvement of 6.32%. The count of people with the Nucci surname also grew from 695 individuals in 2000 to 800 in 2010, a rise of 15.11%. As for its proportion per 100,000 people, it saw a slight increase from 0.26 to 0.27 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #29,502 | 6.32% |
| Count | 695 | 800 | 15.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nucci
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Nucci surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority identify as White, accounting for 93% in 2010, down slightly from 94.68% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 5.38% of the total in 2010, increasing by 29.02% since 2000. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races in 2000, these categories accounted for 0.63% and 0.75% respectively in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Nucci surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 93% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 5.38% | 29.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |