Find out how popular the last name DeVecchio is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeVecchio.

DeVecchio, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeVecchio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVecchio in America

DeVecchio is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVecchio surname appeared 136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeVecchio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVecchio to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name 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One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVECCHIO can be found in a historical document from the year 1385, where it was spelled "De Vecchio."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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVecchio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeVecchio.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeVecchio was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeVecchio has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeVecchio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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