2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vercellotti
An Italian surname derived from the place name Vercelli, referring to someone from that town.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Vercellotti. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vercellotti 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Vercellotti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vercellotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vercellotti
The surname Vercellotti has its origins in northern Italy, specifically the region of Piedmont. It is believed to have originated in the town of Vercelli, which dates back to the Roman era. The name is derived from the Latin words "Vercellae" and "ottus," referring to someone who hailed from Vercelli.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 12th century in Vercelli and its surrounding areas. Records from this period show variations in spelling, such as Vercellotti, Vercellotti, and Vercellotti. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Vercellotti, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Vercelli in the late 13th century. His family's influence and wealth contributed to the widespread use of the surname in the region.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in historical records related to the University of Vercelli, one of the oldest universities in Europe. Notable academics and scholars bearing the Vercellotti surname were associated with this institution during this period.
Another notable figure was Guglielmo Vercellotti, a military leader who fought alongside the House of Savoy in the 15th century. His bravery and loyalty earned him land grants and titles, further cementing the Vercellotti name in the region's history.
During the Renaissance period, the Vercellotti family produced several notable artists and humanists. One such figure was Antonio Vercellotti (1455-1528), a renowned painter and fresco artist whose works adorned churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.
In the 17th century, the Vercellotti name gained prominence in the field of law and jurisprudence. Girolamo Vercellotti (1618-1692) was a highly respected jurist and legal scholar whose works on Roman and ecclesiastical law were widely studied and cited.
Over the centuries, the Vercellotti surname spread beyond the Piedmont region as family members migrated to other parts of Italy and beyond. However, the name's roots remained firmly tied to the town of Vercelli and its rich history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vercellotti
Among Census respondents with the surname Vercellotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vercellotti 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 Vercellotti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.7% · 100
- Two or more races7.6% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vercellotti
Vercellotti 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,579 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,884 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,579 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 5,884 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 Vercellotti 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 | #149,395 | #143,511 | 3.9% |
| Count | 110 | 118 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vercellotti bearers went from 110 to 118 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 5,884 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #143,511.
FAQ
Vercellotti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vercellotti?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Vercellotti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Vercellotti?
Vercellotti ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Vercellotti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Vercellotti.
Has Vercellotti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vercellotti went from 110 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Vercellotti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vercellotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.6%) and Hispanic (6.8%). 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 Vercellotti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vercellotti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.7%), Two or More Races (7.6%), Hispanic (6.8%). 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 Vercellotti (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 Vercellotti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the place name Vercelli, referring to someone from that town. 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 Vercellotti (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 Vercellotti?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Vercellotti is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.