2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cecchin
Italian surname transferred from nickname meaning "short" or "short person".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Cecchin. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cecchin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Cecchin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cecchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cecchin
The surname Cecchin originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian personal name Cecco, which is a shortened form of the name Francesco. Cecco was a common nickname used for men named Francesco in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Veneto and Lombardy.
Cecchin is believed to have emerged as a patronymic surname, meaning it was initially used to identify someone as the son or descendant of Cecco. Over time, it became an established family name passed down through generations.
While the earliest recorded instances of the surname are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, some historical references suggest that it was present in various Italian regions as early as the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, records from the city of Verona mention individuals with the surname Cecchin during this period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Cecchin was Bartolomeo Cecchin, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Venice during the 15th century. He was involved in international trade and played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.
Another notable figure was Giovanni Cecchin, a renowned architect and sculptor from Padua who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and sculptures in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria dei Servi.
In the 17th century, Girolamo Cecchin was a respected historian and scholar from the city of Treviso. He authored several works on the history and culture of the Veneto region, which are still referenced by scholars today.
During the 18th century, Antonio Cecchin was a prominent painter and fresco artist from Vicenza. His works adorned many churches and palaces throughout the Veneto region, showcasing his exceptional talent and skill.
Another notable figure was Guglielmo Cecchin, a military leader and strategist from Verona who served in the Venetian army during the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Ottoman Empire and was highly respected for his tactical abilities.
While the surname Cecchin has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the highest concentration of individuals with this surname can still be found in northern Italian regions, particularly in the Veneto and Lombardy regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cecchin
Among Census respondents with the surname Cecchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Cecchin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cecchin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino7.7% · 9
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cecchin
Cecchin appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+9 bearers (+8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,262 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.3%) | Up 7,262 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cecchin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #144,270 | 4.8% |
| Count | 108 | 117 | 8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cecchin bearers went from 108 to 117 (+8.3% change). The surname moved up 7,262 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #144,270.
FAQ
Cecchin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cecchin?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Cecchin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Cecchin?
Cecchin ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Cecchin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cecchin.
Has Cecchin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cecchin went from 108 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 9 (+8.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Cecchin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cecchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cecchin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cecchin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (7.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cecchin (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cecchin mean?
Italian surname transferred from nickname meaning "short" or "short person". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cecchin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Cecchin?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Cecchin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.