Explore the Family Name Uccello
The meaning of Uccello
Italian: nickname from uccello ‘bird, fowl, cock’, used for someone with a bird-like characteristic or for a hunter or seller of fowl. Compare Auciello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Corrado, Carmine, Nunzio, Sal, Santo.
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How common is the last name Uccello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Uccello showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 64,008 but fell to 65,424 by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.21%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 291 to 303 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 4.12%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Uccello per 100,000 decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #65,424 | -2.21% |
| Count | 291 | 303 | 4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uccello
In terms of ethnic identity, the Uccello surname was primarily associated with White individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.16% of those with the surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 92.74% by 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in the number of Uccellos identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.15% in 2000 to 6.93% in 2010, a change of 34.56%. The data suggests no Uccellos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.74% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 5.15% | 6.93% | 34.56% |
| 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% |