2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Verucchi
An uncommon Italian surname possibly derived from a place name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Verucchi. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verucchi 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Verucchi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verucchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Verucchi
The surname Verucchi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "verruca," meaning "wart" or "small hill." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who lived near a hillside or a particular geographic feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verucchi can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Bologna, where a certain Guglielmo Verucchi is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the family had already established itself as a prominent presence in the area by that time.
In the 14th century, the Verucchi family gained significance in the city of Ferrara, where they were involved in various governmental and ecclesiastical affairs. A notable figure from this era was Francesco Verucchi (1320-1387), who served as a diplomat and advisor to the ruling Este family.
During the Renaissance period, the Verucchi name appeared in several artistic and literary circles. Alessandro Verucchi (1460-1512) was a renowned painter from Ferrara, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning local churches. His contemporary, Girolamo Verucchi (1470-1539), was a respected humanist scholar and author.
As the family's influence spread, the name Verucchi began to appear in other regions of Italy. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of the most successful members of this lineage was Gian Battista Verucchi (1525-1598), who amassed considerable wealth through his business ventures.
Throughout the centuries, the Verucchi name has been associated with various professions and fields, from politics and law to academia and the arts. Notable figures include the 18th-century philosopher and jurist Carlo Verucchi (1712-1783), and the 19th-century poet and playwright Vincenzo Verucchi (1830-1902).
While the Verucchi surname may not be among the most widely recognized in Italy today, its long and distinguished history serves as a testament to the family's enduring legacy across various regions and eras of Italian culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verucchi
Among Census respondents with the surname Verucchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Verucchi 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 Verucchi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Verucchi
Verucchi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,839 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,839 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 Verucchi 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 | #156,044 | #150,205 | 3.7% |
| Count | 104 | 109 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Verucchi bearers went from 104 to 109 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,839 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,205.
FAQ
Verucchi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Verucchi?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Verucchi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Verucchi?
Verucchi ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Verucchi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Verucchi.
Has Verucchi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Verucchi went from 104 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Verucchi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verucchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Verucchi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Verucchi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (1.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Verucchi (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 Verucchi mean?
An uncommon Italian surname possibly derived from a place name or nickname. 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 Verucchi (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 last name Verucchi?
Want to know how many people have the surname Verucchi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.