Explore the Family Name Puccia
The meaning of Puccia
Italian: 1. from the feminine form of Puccio. 2. in southern areas, possibly a nickname for a baker, from puccia ‘focaccia, flat bread’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmine.
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How common is the last name Puccia in the United States?
The surname 'Puccia' experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 63,297th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 68,949th place, marking a decline of 8.93 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also shrank during this period, from 295 to 285, representing a drop of 3.39 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Puccia per 100,000 also diminished by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #68,949 | -8.93% |
| Count | 295 | 285 | -3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puccia
Turning to ethnicity, 'Puccia' is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.61 percent of those bearing the surname were recorded as White, although this figure fell marginally to 94.39 percent in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.03 to 2.81, reflecting a significant growth rate of 38.42 percent. Notably, there were no individuals with the Puccia surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 94.39% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.81% | 38.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |