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

Vecchio, 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 Vecchio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vecchio in America

Vecchio is the 10947th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vecchio surname appeared 2,909 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vecchio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vecchio 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 Vecchio

The surname Vecchio originated in Italy, believed to have roots dating back to the medieval period. It derives from the Italian word "vecchio," meaning "old" or "ancient." This moniker was likely bestowed upon individuals who lived in older parts of towns or cities, or had connections to long-standing families.

The name Vecchio can be traced to various regions across Italy, including Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries document the presence of families bearing this surname, suggesting its widespread use during that era.

One of the earliest known references to the Vecchio name can be found in the Sicilian Rolls, a collection of medieval documents from the 14th century. These records mention individuals with variations of the spelling, such as "Vecchio," "Vecchiu," and "Vechio."

A notable figure from history associated with the Vecchio surname is Girolamo Vecchio, a Sicilian painter and architect who lived from 1486 to 1546. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout Sicily, showcasing his artistic talents during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Palma il Vecchio, born Jacopo Negretti Vecchio in 1480 in Venice. He was a renowned Venetian Renaissance painter, celebrated for his religious and mythological works, and considered a influential figure in the Venetian School of painting.

During the 15th century, the Vecchio family held significant influence in the city of Messina, Sicily. Historical accounts mention Antonio Vecchio, a wealthy merchant and landowner, who played a vital role in the city's economic and political affairs.

In the 17th century, the Vecchio surname gained prominence in Naples, where the family owned estates and held noble titles. One notable figure was Marchese Gian Battista Vecchio, a respected statesman and diplomat who served at the court of the Spanish Viceroys of Naples.

Throughout the centuries, the Vecchio surname has been associated with various place names, such as Castel Vecchio (meaning "Old Castle") in Verona and Palazzo Vecchio ("Old Palace") in Florence, reflecting the historical ties of families with this name to these locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vecchio

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

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 Vecchio 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 Vecchio 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 Vecchio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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