The surname Socci is an Italian patronymic surname derived from the Latin personal name Soccus or Soccius, documented in Roman and medieval times. In this sense, Socci can be interpreted as "the descendants of Soccius".

In a complementary way, some sources point to a possible connection with the Latin term soccus, an ancient type of footwear commonly used in rural and everyday settings. In this case the surname would have arisen as a nickname, tied to a trait or to the social context of the original bearer. Both hypotheses reflect mechanisms typical of the formation of Italian surnames.

Geographically, Socci shows a multi-regional distribution, with a main nucleus in Tuscany —especially along the Florence – Pisa – Livorno axis— and other historical nuclei in the province of Ancona, in Rome and the upper Frosinone area, along with a presence in Molise and the Salerno area. This distribution points to an old surname that may have formed independently in different territories of central Italy.

Variants and related forms

• Socci: Main form, plural or family in value; frequent in Tuscany and central Italy.
• Soccio: Singular variant of the same origin; found above all in Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise and Apulia.
• Soccia: very rare form, with adaptation to the grammatical feminine or dialectal influence
• Soccioli: derivative with the suffix -oli, family or diminutive in value, typical of central Italy
• Socciotti: variant with the suffix -otti, patronymic or affective augmentative in character