2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Delvescovo
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "of the bishop" in Italian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Delvescovo. 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 Delvescovo 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 Delvescovo 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 Delvescovo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delvescovo
The surname DELVESCOVO is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Veneto, particularly around the city of Verona. The name likely derives from the Italian words "del" meaning "of" or "from" and "vescovo" meaning "bishop," suggesting a connection to a person or place associated with a bishop or the church.
The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with mentions in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable example is a reference to a Delvescovo family in the archives of the Palazzo della Ragione in Verona, dated around 1280.
In the 14th century, the Delvescovo name appears in several manuscripts and court records from the city of Vicenza, which was part of the Venetian territories at the time. One such record mentions a Francesco Delvescovo, who was a merchant and landowner in the area.
The name DELVESCOVO is also found in the historical records of the nearby town of Soave, where a family of that name owned vineyards and estates during the 15th century. A notable figure from this branch was Pietro Delvescovo, a winemaker and landowner born in 1428.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence in the city of Verona itself. One of the most notable individuals with this surname was Gian Battista Delvescovo (1490-1568), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to several significant buildings and monuments in the city, including the Loggia del Consiglio and the Arche Scaligere.
Another prominent figure was Cesare Delvescovo (1597-1679), a lawyer and diplomat from Verona who served as an ambassador for the Venetian Republic in various European courts, including those of France and the Holy Roman Empire.
While the name DELVESCOVO has its roots in the Veneto region, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark in various fields throughout history. However, its origins and early documented instances can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods in the areas around Verona and the surrounding towns.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delvescovo
Among Census respondents with the surname Delvescovo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Delvescovo 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 Delvescovo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delvescovo
Delvescovo 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,758 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+11 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,499 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,758 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 9,499 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 Delvescovo 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 | #153,769 | #144,270 | 6.2% |
| Count | 106 | 117 | 10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delvescovo bearers went from 106 to 117 (+10.4% change). The surname moved up 9,499 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #144,270.
FAQ
Delvescovo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delvescovo?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Delvescovo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Delvescovo?
Delvescovo 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 Delvescovo. 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 Delvescovo.
Has Delvescovo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delvescovo went from 106 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 11 (+10.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Delvescovo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delvescovo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Black (2.6%). 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 Delvescovo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delvescovo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (6.0%), Black (2.6%). 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 Delvescovo (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 Delvescovo mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "of the bishop" in Italian. 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 Delvescovo (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 Delvescovo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.