Explore the Family Name Del Vecchio
The meaning of Del Vecchio
Italian and Jewish (from Italy): literally ‘of or belonging to the old one’ (see Vecchio), hence a name denoting the son, associate, or servant of a man dubbed ‘The Old Man’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Angelo, Antonio, Domenic, Salvatore, Vito, Francesco, Attilio, Carlo, Carmela, Carmine, Cosmo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Del Vecchio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Del Vecchio" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 6963 in popularity, with a count of 4439, and a proportion per 100k of 1.65. By 2010, although the count had increased to 4548, the rank had dropped to 7335 and the proportion per 100k had also decreased to 1.54. This indicates a change of -5.34 in rank and -6.67 in proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,963 | #7,335 | -5.34% |
| Count | 4,439 | 4,548 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.65 | 1.54 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Vecchio
Examining the Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Del Vecchio surname reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were White (97%), followed by Hispanic (1.51%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.29%), and those identifying with two or more races (0.88%). There was no representation from Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. By 2010, while the percentage of White individuals had fallen slightly to 95.07%, there was significant growth in the Hispanic community (rising to 3.52%), a modest increase among the Asian/Pacific Islanders (up to 0.40%), and a decline in those identifying with two or more races (down to 0.59%). The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remained unrepresented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.07% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.52% | 133.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.59% | -32.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.4% | 37.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |