2000
#117,538
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Verrecchio
A toponymic surname derived from Verrecchie, a town in Italy's Abruzzo region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Verrecchio. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verrecchio 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Verrecchio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verrecchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Verrecchio
The surname Verrecchio is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "verruca," which means "wart" or "growth." The name may have been initially assigned as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinctive wart or growth on their body.
In the early 14th century, records show variations of the name, such as "Verruchio" and "Verucchio," appearing in various documents from the Tuscan region. One of the earliest recorded instances is in a registry of births in the town of Arezzo, dated 1321, where a child named Giovanni Verucchio was born.
The name gained prominence in the 15th century when a notable family bearing the name Verrecchio resided in the city of Florence. Giovanni di Verrecchio, born in 1436, was a renowned painter and sculptor during the Italian Renaissance. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
Another significant figure was Filippo Verrecchio, a merchant and banker who lived in the late 16th century. Records indicate he was involved in trade dealings with other European nations and amassed considerable wealth during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in the town of Siena, where a family of Verrecchios owned a vineyard and produced highly regarded wines. One member, Antonio Verrecchio, born in 1628, was praised for his innovative winemaking techniques and contributed to the region's reputation for fine wines.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Verrecchio surfaced in the city of Naples, where a family of musicians and composers resided. Notably, Giuseppe Verrecchio, born in 1712, was a celebrated composer of operas and religious works, many of which were performed in prestigious venues across Europe.
Throughout the centuries, the name Verrecchio has been associated with various professions and achievements, from artists and merchants to winemakers and composers. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verrecchio
Among Census respondents with the surname Verrecchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Verrecchio 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 Verrecchio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Verrecchio
Verrecchio 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-8 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,841 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-22 bearers (-17.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,260 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #117,538 | 137 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 13,841 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-17.1%) | Down 20,260 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 Verrecchio 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 | #131,379 | #151,639 | -15.4% |
| Count | 129 | 107 | -17.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Verrecchio bearers went from 129 to 107 (-17.1% change). The surname moved down 20,260 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #151,639.
FAQ
Verrecchio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Verrecchio?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Verrecchio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Verrecchio?
Verrecchio ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Verrecchio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Verrecchio.
Has Verrecchio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Verrecchio went from 129 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 22 (-17.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Verrecchio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verrecchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Verrecchio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Verrecchio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (3.7%), Black (1.9%). 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 Verrecchio (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 Verrecchio mean?
A toponymic surname derived from Verrecchie, a town in Italy's Abruzzo region. 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 Verrecchio (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 Verrecchio?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.