2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dellavedova
An Italian surname derived from "della vedova" meaning "of the widow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Dellavedova. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dellavedova 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Dellavedova in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dellavedova, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dellavedova
The surname Dellavedova has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 13th or 14th century, during the height of the Renaissance period in Italy.
The name Dellavedova is derived from the Italian phrase "della vedova," which translates to "of the widow." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual who was closely associated with a widow, perhaps as a relative, servant, or neighbor. It is not uncommon for surnames to originate from such descriptive terms or occupational roles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dellavedova can be found in the archives of the city of Venice, dating back to the late 15th century. A document from 1492 mentions a certain Giovanni Dellavedova, a merchant and trader in the city's bustling markets.
In the 16th century, the name appears in several manuscripts and records from the town of Bergamo, located in the Lombardy region. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Dellavedova, a skilled artisan and sculptor who crafted intricate works for churches and noble families in the area. He lived from approximately 1525 to 1598.
As the centuries progressed, the Dellavedova family spread across various parts of northern Italy, with some members even venturing further afield. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Genoa, where they established themselves as respected merchants and traders.
One of the most prominent individuals with the Dellavedova surname was Antonio Dellavedova, a renowned painter who lived from 1712 to 1778. He was celebrated for his vibrant and detailed works, many of which adorned the walls of churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Another notable figure was Giulia Dellavedova, a pioneer in the field of education who lived from 1835 to 1912. She founded several schools for underprivileged children in the city of Milan, and her innovative teaching methods were widely praised and adopted across the region.
In the 20th century, the Dellavedova name gained further recognition with the exploits of Giuseppe Dellavedova, a celebrated mountaineer and explorer who made numerous daring ascents in the Alps and Dolomites. He lived from 1901 to 1978.
While the surname Dellavedova may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since become a part of Italy's rich tapestry of family histories, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and professions throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dellavedova
Among Census respondents with the surname Dellavedova, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dellavedova 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 Dellavedova surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dellavedova
Dellavedova 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,606 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,588 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,606 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,588 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 Dellavedova 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 | #148,347 | #150,935 | -1.7% |
| Count | 111 | 108 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dellavedova bearers went from 111 to 108 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,588 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,935.
FAQ
Dellavedova surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dellavedova?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Dellavedova. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Dellavedova?
Dellavedova ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Dellavedova. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Dellavedova.
Has Dellavedova become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dellavedova went from 111 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Dellavedova?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dellavedova, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Dellavedova in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dellavedova appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Dellavedova (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 Dellavedova mean?
An Italian surname derived from "della vedova" meaning "of the widow". 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 Dellavedova (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 are called Dellavedova?
Find out how many people have the surname Dellavedova on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.