Explore the Family Name Vecchi
The meaning of Vecchi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Vecchio ‘old, aged’. Compare Li Vecchi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sesto, Mario, Antonio, Arrigo, Carlo, Dario, Natale, Quinto.
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How common is the last name Vecchi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vecchi has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vecchi was ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 52,619th spot, marking a 2.59% change in rank. The number of people bearing the surname also increased from 358 to 394, a growth of 10.06%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Vecchi surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #52,619 | 2.59% |
| Count | 358 | 394 | 10.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vecchi
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data shows notable diversity among those with the Vecchi surname. Predominantly identified as white, the percentage decreased slightly from 93.85% in 2000 to 91.88% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw a slight increase from 5.59% in 2000 to 6.09% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within this surname group, reported at 1.78% in 2010 from a previous zero. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 91.88% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 6.09% | 8.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |