2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vecchiolla
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "vecchio" meaning old, potentially referring to an elder or senior figure.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Vecchiolla. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vecchiolla 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Vecchiolla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vecchiolla, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vecchiolla
The surname Vecchiolla originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have emerged from the Italian word "vecchio," meaning "old" or "elderly," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to an older person or used to distinguish between individuals of the same name.
The earliest known records of the Vecchiolla surname can be found in various Italian archives and documents from the medieval period. One notable example is a reference to a certain Giovanni Vecchiolla, a merchant from Venice, who was recorded in a trade register dated 1367.
During the Renaissance era, the Vecchiolla name appeared in several historical manuscripts and records, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One notable figure from this period was Baldo Vecchiolla, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Siena, who lived between 1470 and 1542.
As the centuries passed, the Vecchiolla surname continued to spread across Italy, with branches emerging in different regions. In the 17th century, records show a Giulio Vecchiolla, a prominent lawyer and jurist from Naples, who played a significant role in the legal reforms of the time.
The 18th century saw the rise of a notable Vecchiolla family in the northern city of Milan. Pietro Vecchiolla, born in 1712, was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city.
Moving into the 19th century, the Vecchiolla name gained prominence in the field of literature. Emilio Vecchiolla, born in 1825 in Rome, was a celebrated poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
Throughout its history, the Vecchiolla surname has been associated with various place names and localities within Italy. For instance, the town of Vecchiolla in the province of Siena is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that a prominent Vecchiolla family may have once resided there.
While the Vecchiolla surname may have evolved slightly in its spelling over the centuries, with variations such as Vecchioli or Vecchiolli, its core meaning and origin have remained consistent, rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vecchiolla
Among Census respondents with the surname Vecchiolla, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Vecchiolla 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 Vecchiolla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Two or more races3.5% · 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 Vecchiolla
Vecchiolla 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,083 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-9 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,046 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,083 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 10,046 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 Vecchiolla 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 | #136,449 | #146,495 | -7.4% |
| Count | 123 | 114 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vecchiolla bearers went from 123 to 114 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 10,046 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #146,495.
FAQ
Vecchiolla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vecchiolla?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Vecchiolla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Vecchiolla?
Vecchiolla ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Vecchiolla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Vecchiolla.
Has Vecchiolla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vecchiolla went from 123 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Vecchiolla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vecchiolla, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Vecchiolla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vecchiolla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Vecchiolla (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 Vecchiolla mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "vecchio" meaning old, potentially referring to an elder or senior figure. 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 Vecchiolla (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 surname Vecchiolla?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.