Explore the Family Name Lo Vecchio
The meaning of Lo Vecchio
Italian (southern; also Lovecchio): variant of Vecchio, with the addition of the definite article lo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Cosmo, Vito, Salvatore, Santo, Antonio, Carlo, Constantino, Matteo, Nicola, Sal, Trifone.
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How common is the last name Lo Vecchio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lo Vecchio has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,192nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to become the 45,653rd most popular. Despite the slip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname rose by approximately 1.96% during this decade, increasing from 459 to 468. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of around 5.88%, indicating that while the absolute numbers increased, the relative frequency of the name decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #45,653 | -3.31% |
| Count | 459 | 468 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lo Vecchio
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lo Vecchio in the same timeframe, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, making up 95.64% in 2000 and 94.44% in 2010 — a slight decrease. Hispanic identification saw an increase, rising from 2.40% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, 1.28% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.74% to zero over the decade. There was no change in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 94.44% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.85% | 60.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |