Secci Surname in Italy

The surname Secci is distinctly Sardinian, particularly common in the Campidano area of Cagliari. Despite suggestions linking it to the Italian word for bucket "secchio/secchi", the Campidanese dialect uses "siccia/siccias", making that origin unlikely. The name most likely derives from the ancient Roman family name Seccius (genitive Secci), documented in numerous Latin inscriptions, including those found outside Italy in Roman colonies. Historical variations such as Setze, Sechy, Sechi, and Secce reflect its phonetic and orthographic evolution over centuries in Sardinia.