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

Vellucci, 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 Vellucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vellucci in America

Vellucci is the 42308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vellucci surname appeared 513 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Vellucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vellucci 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 Vellucci

The surname Vellucci has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "velluto," which means velvet, suggesting a potential connection to the velvet industry or a region known for its production.

Historically, the name Vellucci can be found in various records and documents from the Italian regions of Umbria and Marche. One of the earliest mentions of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a merchant named Pietro Vellucci was recorded in the city of Perugia.

During the Renaissance era, the Vellucci family gained prominence in the town of Gubbio, located in the province of Perugia. Records from the 15th century indicate that a nobleman named Girolamo Vellucci held significant influence and wealth in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Vellucci name was Bernardino Vellucci, a Franciscan friar and scholar who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics. He was born in Gubbio in 1522 and passed away in Rome in 1592.

Another remarkable individual with the surname Vellucci was Gian Battista Vellucci, an Italian painter and engraver who lived during the 17th century. He was born in Perugia in 1606 and is known for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting biblical and mythological scenes.

In the 18th century, the Vellucci family continued to leave their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Antonio Vellucci, a renowned architect from Gubbio who designed several churches and palaces in the region. He was born in 1718 and died in 1798.

While the surname Vellucci has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Italian regions where it originated and flourished over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vellucci

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

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

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