2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vecchitto
An Italian surname meaning "little old man" or "elderly man."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Vecchitto. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vecchitto 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Vecchitto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vecchitto, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vecchitto
The surname VECCHITTO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It can be traced back to the 14th century, with records indicating its presence in the historic region of Campania. The name is derived from the Italian word "vecchio," meaning "old" or "ancient," suggesting a possible connection to an ancestral lineage or an elder member of a family or community.
The earliest known record of the VECCHITTO surname dates back to 1387, where it appears in a municipal document from the city of Naples. This document references a certain Pietro VECCHITTO, who was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community. The spelling of the name has remained relatively consistent throughout the centuries, with minor variations such as VECCHIETTO or VECCHIOTTO found in some historical records.
During the 15th century, the VECCHITTO name gained prominence in the region of Basilicata, where it was associated with a noble family that held significant influence and landholdings. One notable figure from this period was Giacomo VECCHITTO (1430-1498), a renowned lawyer and jurist who served as a legal advisor to several noble families and played a role in shaping the region's legal system.
In the 16th century, the VECCHITTO surname appeared in the annals of the Papal States, specifically in the city of Rome. A certain Antonio VECCHITTO (1521-1589) was a respected artist and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in the Eternal City. His works are still preserved and admired today.
The 17th century saw the VECCHITTO name spread to other parts of Italy, including the northern regions. A notable figure from this period was Carlo VECCHITTO (1643-1718), a prominent architect from Milan who designed several iconic buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo in Milan.
In the 18th century, the VECCHITTO surname was associated with the literary and academic circles of Naples. Girolamo VECCHITTO (1725-1792) was a renowned philosopher and scholar who authored several influential works on ethics and metaphysics. His writings were widely studied and praised by his contemporaries.
As the centuries progressed, the VECCHITTO surname continued to be represented in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Notable individuals include the painter Vincenzo VECCHITTO (1835-1908), whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and daily life of Southern Italy, and the physicist Emilio VECCHITTO (1880-1958), who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Throughout its long history, the VECCHITTO surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, where it originated. While its exact origin and etymology remain somewhat uncertain, the name's enduring legacy is a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vecchitto
Among Census respondents with the surname Vecchitto, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vecchitto 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 Vecchitto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Two or more races5.8% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vecchitto
Vecchitto 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+12 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,000 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-21 bearers (-14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,735 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 1,000 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-14.9%) | Down 19,735 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 Vecchitto 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 | #122,314 | #142,049 | -16.1% |
| Count | 141 | 120 | -14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vecchitto bearers went from 141 to 120 (-14.9% change). The surname moved down 19,735 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #142,049.
FAQ
Vecchitto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vecchitto?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Vecchitto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Vecchitto?
Vecchitto ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Vecchitto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Vecchitto.
Has Vecchitto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vecchitto went from 141 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 21 (-14.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Vecchitto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vecchitto, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.8%). 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 Vecchitto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vecchitto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (5.8%). 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 Vecchitto (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 Vecchitto mean?
An Italian surname meaning "little old man" or "elderly man." 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 Vecchitto (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 are called Vecchitto?
If you just want to know how common the surname Vecchitto is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.