Explore the Family Name Vellucci
The meaning of Vellucci
Italian: variant of Bellucci. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cosmo, Enrico, Achille, Angelo, Domenico, Franco, Luigi, Massimo, Rocco, Romeo.
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How common is the last name Vellucci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vellucci has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,942nd most popular, with a count of 533 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 42,308, and the number of times it appeared decreased by 3.75% to 513. This drop in popularity corresponds to a 15% decrease in the proportion of the name per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #42,308 | -8.64% |
| Count | 533 | 513 | -3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vellucci
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Vellucci, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with this last name identify as White. In 2000, about 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to approximately 95.32% by 2010—a change of -1.73%. During the same period, the percentage of Hispanic individuals bearing the Vellucci name increased significantly from 1.88% to 3.31%, a growth rate of 76.06%. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.32% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.31% | 76.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |