The Italian surname Fucci is of two distinct origins. In the first place, the surname Fucci is of occupational origin, deriving from the trade or profession pursued by the initial bearer. In this instance, the surname Fucci derives from the Italian word “fuci” which means “forge, smithy”. Therefore, the initial bearer of the surname “Fucci” was someone who was identified by the members of his community at a blacksmith, someone who worked in a forge. The surname Fucci is widely found in Southern Italy, especially Potenza, Senise, Denoza , and Taranto.
Alternatively, the surname Fucci may be of Patronymic origin. Patronymic surnames are those which derive from the personal name of the father of the first bearer of the name. In this case, the surname Fucci derives from the personal name “Rodolfo”, being a pet form of “Rodolfuccio”. Thus the surname Fucci signifies “son or descendant of “ (Rodol)Fuccio”. The personal name Rodolfo derives from the Germanic name “Hrothwulfa”, composed with the elements “ Hroth”, meaning “fama, glory” and “wulfa” which signifies wolf hence, the personal name Rudolfo signifies “Glorious wolf”. In Germanic speaking countries the wolf represented a sacred and magical animal and symbolized the warrior. This name is already documented in the fifth century in the form of “Hrodulf” being the name of a Lumbard King later on, the name was borne by several emperors and saints. The following coat of arms was granted to an Italian noble family named Fucci.

Blazon of arms: azure; a bend gules charged with a medal azure with the bust of a child proper, between two chevrons affrontee or and between two lions rampant of the same placed one in chief and one in base.

Crest: An eagle displayed sable, crowned ore.

Origin: Italy.