2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Devecchio
Italian surname likely derived from "de Vecchio" meaning "from the old" or "from the elder."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Devecchio. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Devecchio 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Devecchio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Devecchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Devecchio
The surname DEVECCHIO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It dates back to the 14th century and is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "di vecchio," meaning "of the old" or "of the ancient."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVECCHIO can be found in a historical document from the year 1385, where it was spelled "De Vecchio." This document was a record of land ownership in the town of Salerno, located in the province of Campania.
During the Renaissance period, the name DEVECCHIO gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several members of the family were involved in various trades and professions. One notable DEVECCHIO was Giovanni DEVECCHIO (1450-1512), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Naples.
In the 17th century, the DEVECCHIO family spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio and Tuscany. Marco Antonio DEVECCHIO (1601-1678), a lawyer and scholar from Rome, was a respected figure during this time and authored several legal treatises.
As the DEVECCHIO name continued to spread throughout Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where they adopted the spelling "De Vecchio." One notable member of this Spanish branch was Pedro De Vecchio (1725-1801), a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the reign of King Charles III.
Another significant figure bearing the DEVECCHIO name was Pietro DEVECCHIO (1810-1892), an Italian painter and sculptor from Naples. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Italy and are still celebrated for their artistic merit.
While the DEVECCHIO name has its roots in Italy, it has since been found in other parts of the world, including the Americas, where it was likely brought by Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Devecchio
Among Census respondents with the surname Devecchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Devecchio 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 Devecchio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.1% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 8
- Two or more races6.6% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Devecchio
Devecchio 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
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+15 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,601 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-15 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,291 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +15 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,601 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 15,291 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 Devecchio 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 | #126,018 | #141,309 | -12.1% |
| Count | 136 | 121 | -11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Devecchio bearers went from 136 to 121 (-11.0% change). The surname moved down 15,291 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #141,309.
FAQ
Devecchio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Devecchio?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Devecchio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Devecchio?
Devecchio ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Devecchio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Devecchio.
Has Devecchio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Devecchio went from 136 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Devecchio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Devecchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%). 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 Devecchio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.1% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Devecchio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.1%), Hispanic (6.6%), Two or More Races (6.6%). 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 Devecchio (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 Devecchio mean?
Italian surname likely derived from "de Vecchio" meaning "from the old" or "from the elder." 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 Devecchio (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 share the surname Devecchio?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.