2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vandetta
A name referring to vengeance or revenge, derived from the Italian word "vendetta".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Vandetta. 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 Vandetta 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 Vandetta 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 Vandetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vandetta
The surname VANDETTA is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "vendetta," meaning "revenge" or "vengeance." The name likely emerged during the tumultuous medieval period when feuds and vendettas were common among rival families and clans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANDETTA surname can be found in the 1289 census records of the Venetian Republic. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region surrounding Venice, where the Italian language and cultural traditions were well-established.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the VANDETTA name was Pietro VANDETTA, a mercenary soldier who fought in the service of various Italian city-states. His exploits were chronicled in several contemporary accounts, solidifying the association of the name with a warrior spirit and a willingness to seek retribution.
During the Renaissance period, the VANDETTA surname gained further prominence with the rise of the powerful Florentine family of the same name. This influential clan played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Florentine Republic, often engaging in bitter rivalries with other noble houses.
One of the most renowned members of the Florentine Vandettas was Lorenzo VANDETTA (1449-1492), a renowned patron of the arts and a close associate of the acclaimed Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. Lorenzo's patronage was instrumental in fostering the artistic and intellectual flourishing of Florence during the 15th century.
Another notable figure with the VANDETTA surname was Giulia VANDETTA (1580-1642), a celebrated poet and writer from Verona. Her works, which often explored themes of love, passion, and betrayal, were widely acclaimed throughout Italy and earned her a place among the literary luminaries of her time.
In the 18th century, the VANDETTA name gained international recognition with the rise of Carlo VANDETTA (1725-1798), a renowned Venetian architect and urban planner. His innovative designs and urban renewal projects left an indelible mark on the cityscape of Venice, earning him widespread acclaim and cementing the VANDETTA name as a symbol of architectural ingenuity.
Throughout its long history, the VANDETTA surname has maintained its association with a strong sense of honor, determination, and a willingness to seek justice or retribution when provoked. While the name's origins may be rooted in the tumultuous past, it has also come to represent a legacy of artistic and intellectual achievement, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vandetta
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Vandetta 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 Vandetta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.6% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.7% · 9
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vandetta
Vandetta 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,828 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,042 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 12,828 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,042 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 Vandetta 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 | #139,228 | #144,270 | -3.6% |
| Count | 120 | 117 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vandetta bearers went from 120 to 117 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,042 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #144,270.
FAQ
Vandetta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vandetta?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Vandetta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Vandetta?
Vandetta 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 Vandetta. 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 Vandetta.
Has Vandetta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vandetta went from 120 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Vandetta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Vandetta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.6% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vandetta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.6%), Hispanic (7.7%), Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Vandetta (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 Vandetta mean?
A name referring to vengeance or revenge, derived from the Italian word "vendetta". 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 Vandetta (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 have the last name Vandetta?
Want to know how many people have the surname Vandetta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.