2000
#13,158
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.79
Rare Last name
Derrico
An Italian surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or a nickname for a stubborn person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,327 Americans carry the last name Derrico. That puts it at #14,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,295 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Derrico 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
2.3K
1 in 147,295
Census rank
#14,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,029 bearers of the surname Derrico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Derrico, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.1%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Derrico
The surname DERRICO is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Calabria and Sicily in Southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'dericatus', which means 'descended from priests'. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages when many children of priests and clergy members took on surnames to distinguish themselves.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DERRICO can be found in a document from the town of Reggio Calabria, dated 1327. This document mentions a man named Giacomo DERRICO, who was a landowner and farmer in the region. Another early record is from a census conducted in the town of Messina, Sicily, in 1478, where a family with the surname DERRICO is listed.
During the 16th century, the name DERRICO began to spread to other parts of Italy, particularly the region of Campania. In 1543, a man named Giovanni DERRICO was recorded as being a respected merchant in the city of Naples. His son, Antonio DERRICO (1570-1642), became a renowned lawyer and judge, serving in the courts of Naples.
In the 17th century, the name DERRICO gained prominence with the birth of Domenico DERRICO (1619-1689), a Sicilian painter and architect who was known for his work on several churches and palaces in Palermo and surrounding areas. Another notable figure was Vincenzo DERRICO (1675-1738), a philosopher and theologian from Reggio Calabria, who taught at the University of Naples.
Moving into the 18th century, the name DERRICO continued to be associated with various professions and fields. One notable figure was Giuseppe DERRICO (1720-1798), a military officer who served in the Neapolitan army during the reign of King Charles III of Spain. In the late 18th century, a family of DERRICOs from Calabria established themselves in the city of Messina, where they became influential merchants and landowners.
In the 19th century, several members of the DERRICO family made their mark in various fields. For example, Saverio DERRICO (1815-1884) was a prominent lawyer and politician in Naples, serving as a member of the Italian parliament. Another notable figure was Francesco DERRICO (1845-1912), a renowned scholar and linguist from Reggio Calabria, who specialized in the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Derrico
Among Census respondents with the surname Derrico, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.1%) and Hispanic (5.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Derrico 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 Derrico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.8% · 1,619
- Black or African American10.1% · 204
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 112
- Two or more races3.9% · 79
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Derrico
Derrico 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
#14,316
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,090
-40 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.71
Rank movement Down 1,158 places
2020
#14,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,029
-61 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Up 111 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,158 | 2,130 | 0.79 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,316 | 2,090 | 0.71 | -40 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 1,158 places |
| 2020 | #14,205 | 2,029 | 0.68 | -61 bearers (-2.9%) | Up 111 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 Derrico 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 | #14,316 | #14,205 | 0.8% |
| Count | 2,090 | 2,029 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.71 | 0.68 | -4.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Derrico bearers went from 2,090 to 2,029 (-2.9% change). The surname moved up 111 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,316 to #14,205.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Derrico
FAQ
Derrico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Derrico?
Name Census estimates that about 2,327 living Americans carry the surname Derrico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,295 residents.
How common is Derrico?
Derrico ranks #14,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,029 people with the surname Derrico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,327), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Derrico.
Has Derrico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Derrico went from 2,090 recorded bearers to 2,029. That is a decrease of 61 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,316 to #14,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Derrico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Derrico, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.1%) and Hispanic (5.5%). 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 Derrico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.8% (1,619 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Derrico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.8%), Black (10.1%), Hispanic (5.5%). 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 Derrico (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 Derrico mean?
An Italian surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or a nickname for a stubborn 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 Derrico (0.68 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 Derrico?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.