2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Giannecchini
From the Italian name Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Giannecchini. 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 Giannecchini 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 Giannecchini 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 Giannecchini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Giannecchini
The surname Giannecchini is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the vicinity of Florence and Siena.
Giannecchini is a patronymic surname, derived from the Italian personal name "Gianno" or "Gianni," which is a diminutive form of "Giovanni," the Italian equivalent of the name John. The suffix "-ecchini" likely indicates a familial or locational association, suggesting that the original bearers of this name were either descendants or residents of a specific place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Giannecchini surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Florence, where a certain "Niccolò di Giannecchini" is mentioned in a document dated 1382. This record suggests that the surname had already been established by the 14th century.
Another notable figure bearing this surname was Giulio Giannecchini, a renowned sculptor and architect who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Lucca in 1552, Giulio Giannecchini is best known for his contributions to the architectural design of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, where he worked alongside celebrated artists like Bernardo Buontalenti.
In the 18th century, the Giannecchini family produced another prominent figure, Giovanni Battista Giannecchini, who was a respected jurist and legal scholar. Born in Siena in 1719, he authored several influential treatises on civil law and served as a professor at the University of Pisa.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Ettore Giannecchini, a renowned painter from Florence. Born in 1838, Ettore Giannecchini's works were highly acclaimed for their vivid depictions of Tuscan landscapes and rural life. His paintings can be found in various museums and private collections throughout Italy.
Another notable bearer of the Giannecchini surname was Gino Giannecchini, a prominent Italian politician and statesman who lived in the early 20th century. Born in Lucca in 1878, Gino Giannecchini served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held several ministerial positions during his distinguished career.
Throughout its history, the surname Giannecchini has been associated with various locations within the Tuscan region, such as the towns of Lucca, Siena, and Florence. While the precise origins of the name remain shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence in Italian history and culture is a testament to its rich heritage and significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giannecchini
Among Census respondents with the surname Giannecchini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Giannecchini 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 Giannecchini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Giannecchini
Giannecchini 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
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
-3 bearers (-2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,093 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-24 bearers (-18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,888 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.2%) | Down 10,093 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-18.2%) | Down 21,888 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 Giannecchini 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 | #129,047 | #150,935 | -17.0% |
| Count | 132 | 108 | -18.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Giannecchini bearers went from 132 to 108 (-18.2% change). The surname moved down 21,888 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #150,935.
FAQ
Giannecchini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Giannecchini?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Giannecchini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Giannecchini?
Giannecchini 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 Giannecchini. 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 Giannecchini.
Has Giannecchini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Giannecchini went from 132 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 24 (-18.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Giannecchini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giannecchini, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (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 Giannecchini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Giannecchini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), Black (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 Giannecchini (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 Giannecchini mean?
From the Italian name Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious." 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 Giannecchini (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 Americans have the surname Giannecchini?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.