2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vagnozzi
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "vagnozzolo" meaning a small barrel or vat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Vagnozzi. 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 Vagnozzi 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 Vagnozzi 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 Vagnozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vagnozzi
The surname Vagnozzi originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Abruzzo and Molise. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vagnus," meaning "wanderer" or "nomad." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who traveled frequently or lived a nomadic lifestyle during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vagnozzi can be found in the 14th century, when a certain Giovanni Vagnozzi was mentioned in a document from the town of Lanciano, located in the Abruzzo region. This document, dated around 1380, suggests that the name had already been established in the area by that time.
In the 15th century, the name Vagnozzi appeared in several church records and property deeds from the town of Agnone, located in the province of Isernia, Molise. This indicates that the name had spread to neighboring regions and was becoming more prominent.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Vagnozzi family gained some prominence in the town of Castel di Sangro, Abruzzo. Records show that a few members of the family held positions of authority within the local government and church. One notable figure from this period was Gian Battista Vagnozzi (1532-1610), who served as the mayor of Castel di Sangro for several terms.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Vagnozzi family settled in the town of Sulmona, also in Abruzzo. Here, a man named Antonio Vagnozzi (1722-1798) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and sculptor, creating several works that adorned local churches and buildings.
Another significant figure in the history of the Vagnozzi surname was Pietro Vagnozzi (1819-1892), a lawyer and politician from the city of Chieti, Abruzzo. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the latter part of the 19th century and was involved in various legal reforms.
While the name Vagnozzi has its roots in central Italy, particularly in the regions of Abruzzo and Molise, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, carried by individuals and families who migrated over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vagnozzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Vagnozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vagnozzi 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 Vagnozzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.6% · 99
- Two or more races6.8% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vagnozzi
Vagnozzi 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+10 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 217 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-8 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,558 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.7%) | Up 217 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 9,558 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 Vagnozzi 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 | #134,712 | #144,270 | -7.1% |
| Count | 125 | 117 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vagnozzi bearers went from 125 to 117 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 9,558 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #144,270.
FAQ
Vagnozzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vagnozzi?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Vagnozzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Vagnozzi?
Vagnozzi 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 Vagnozzi. 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 Vagnozzi.
Has Vagnozzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vagnozzi went from 125 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Vagnozzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vagnozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Vagnozzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.6% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vagnozzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.6%), Two or More Races (6.8%), Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Vagnozzi (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 Vagnozzi mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "vagnozzolo" meaning a small barrel or vat. 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 Vagnozzi (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 Vagnozzi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.