2000
#112,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Dechirico
An Italian surname derived from a place name in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Dechirico. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dechirico 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Dechirico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dechirico, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dechirico
The surname DECHIRICO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "de Chirico," which translates to "of Chirico" or "from Chirico." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person or family hailing from a specific place called Chirico.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DECHIRICO can be found in a historical document dated 1487, where it appears in a land registry record from the town of Caserta, located near Naples. This document mentions a certain Giovanni DECHIRICO as a landowner in the area. It is possible that this Giovanni DECHIRICO may have been one of the earliest bearers of the surname, though its exact origins remain uncertain.
In the 16th century, the name DECHIRICO gained some prominence in the region of Calabria, located in the southern tip of the Italian peninsula. Records from this period indicate that a family bearing the DECHIRICO surname held significant influence and landholdings in the area. Notably, a certain Francesco DECHIRICO, born in 1533, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Reggio Calabria.
As the centuries progressed, the DECHIRICO name spread across various regions of Italy, with branches of the family establishing themselves in different parts of the country. One notable figure was Antonio DECHIRICO, born in 1672 in Naples, who was a renowned artist and painter during the Baroque period. His works can still be found in several churches and galleries throughout Italy.
Another prominent individual with the DECHIRICO surname was Giorgio DECHIRICO, born in 1888 in Volos, Greece, to Italian parents. He was a renowned metaphysical painter and is considered one of the most influential figures of the 20th century Surrealist movement. His works, such as "The Song of Love" and "The Melancholy and Mystery of a Street," are celebrated for their dreamlike and enigmatic qualities.
In the 19th century, a branch of the DECHIRICO family settled in the region of Puglia, in southeastern Italy. One notable member of this branch was Nicola DECHIRICO, born in 1845, who was a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was instrumental in advocating for reforms in the legal system.
While the DECHIRICO surname has its roots firmly planted in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, the name's rich history and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in its Italian origins, dating back several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dechirico
Among Census respondents with the surname Dechirico, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Dechirico 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 Dechirico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.7% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino18.3% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.2% · 5
- Black or African American3.3% · 4
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dechirico
Dechirico 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-22 bearers (-15.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,084 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,365 | 145 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-15.2%) | Down 24,084 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 5,600 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 Dechirico 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 | #136,449 | #142,049 | -4.1% |
| Count | 123 | 120 | -2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dechirico bearers went from 123 to 120 (-2.4% change). The surname moved down 5,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #142,049.
FAQ
Dechirico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dechirico?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Dechirico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Dechirico?
Dechirico ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Dechirico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Dechirico.
Has Dechirico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dechirico went from 123 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Dechirico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dechirico, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%). 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 Dechirico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.7% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dechirico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.7%), Hispanic (18.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.2%). 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 Dechirico (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 Dechirico mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name in Italy. 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 Dechirico (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 surname Dechirico?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.