2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Colecchi
Italian surname derived from a diminutive meaning "small column" or "little column".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Colecchi. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Colecchi 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
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Colecchi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Colecchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Colecchi
The surname Colecchi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the central regions of the country during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a habitational name, derived from a place name or a topographic feature.
One possible source of the name Colecchi could be the Italian word "colle," meaning hill or small mountain. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided near or on a hillside or elevated terrain. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Latin word "collis," which also translates to hill or mound.
Historical records indicate that the Colecchi name was present in the Italian region of Umbria as early as the 13th century. In a document dated 1276, a certain Gio Colecchi is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Assisi. This suggests that the Colecchi family had already established itself as a prominent presence in the area during that time.
In the 14th century, the Colecchi name appeared in several chronicles and manuscripts from the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region. These records often mentioned members of the Colecchi family in positions of authority, suggesting their notable status within the local community.
One notable figure bearing the Colecchi surname was Ser Jacopo Colecchi, who lived in the late 15th century. He was a renowned scholar and humanist, known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. Another influential Colecchi was Baldassarre Colecchi, a 16th-century architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Perugia.
During the Renaissance period, the Colecchi family continued to play a significant role in the cultural and political life of central Italy. Francesco Colecchi, born in 1527, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were highly regarded in literary circles of the time.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Colecchi family migrated to the southern region of Calabria, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. One prominent member of this branch was Giuseppe Colecchi, born in 1745, who served as a magistrate and local administrator.
Throughout their history, the Colecchi name has been associated with various professions and positions of influence, including artists, scholars, clergy members, and government officials. While the exact origin of the surname remains uncertain, its longevity and prevalence across different regions of Italy attest to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Colecchi
Among Census respondents with the surname Colecchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Colecchi 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 Colecchi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 97
Timeline
Historical Census data for Colecchi
Colecchi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-13 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,503 places
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-5 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,983 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 23,503 places |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.9%) | Up 1,983 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 Colecchi 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 | #158,432 | #156,449 | 1.3% |
| Count | 102 | 97 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Colecchi bearers went from 102 to 97 (-4.9% change). The surname moved up 1,983 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #156,449.
FAQ
Colecchi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Colecchi?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Colecchi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Colecchi?
Colecchi ranks #156,449 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 97 people with the surname Colecchi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Colecchi.
Has Colecchi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Colecchi went from 102 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Colecchi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Colecchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Colecchi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Colecchi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Colecchi (2000, 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 Colecchi mean?
Italian surname derived from a diminutive meaning "small column" or "little column". 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 Colecchi (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Colecchi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.