2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vichi
Italian surname of uncertain origin, possibly habitational or from a personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Vichi. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vichi 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Vichi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vichi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vichi
The surname Vichi has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, where it was likely a variant of the Italian word "vecchio," meaning "old" or "ancient." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for someone considered elderly or venerable in their community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vichi name can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1279, where a certain Guido Vichi is mentioned as a landowner. Another historical reference comes from the town of Arezzo, where a family bearing the Vichi name is recorded as having resided in the 14th century.
During the Renaissance era, the Vichi surname gained further recognition through the accomplishments of notable individuals. One such figure was Antonio Vichi, a celebrated painter and architect who lived in Florence from 1532 to 1592. His works adorned several churches and palaces in the city, showcasing his talent and contributing to the cultural legacy of the period.
In the 17th century, the Vichi name was associated with a prominent family from the town of Siena. This family produced several scholars and clergymen, including Girolamo Vichi, who served as a bishop in the Catholic Church from 1637 to 1671. His writings and contributions to theological discourse earned him recognition during his lifetime.
Moving into the 18th century, the Vichi name gained prominence in the field of medicine. Francesco Vichi, born in 1745 in Pisa, was a renowned physician and professor of anatomy. His pioneering research and teachings at the University of Pisa contributed significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment.
Another notable individual bearing the Vichi surname was Vincenzo Vichi, a military leader who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1784 in the city of Lucca, he rose through the ranks and played a pivotal role in several campaigns, earning distinctions for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Throughout its history, the Vichi surname has been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. For instance, the town of Vico d'Elsa in the province of Florence may have contributed to the name's evolution, as well as the village of Vico Pancellorum in the region of Tuscany. Additionally, variations like Vicci, Vicchi, and Vicchi have been recorded in historical documents, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier times.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vichi
Among Census respondents with the surname Vichi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Vichi 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 Vichi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.8% · 82
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 9
- Two or more races6.1% · 6
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vichi
Vichi 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
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-14 bearers (-12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,804 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.4%) | Down 9,804 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 Vichi 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 | #146,201 | #156,005 | -6.7% |
| Count | 113 | 99 | -12.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vichi bearers went from 113 to 99 (-12.4% change). The surname moved down 9,804 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #156,005.
FAQ
Vichi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vichi?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Vichi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Vichi?
Vichi ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Vichi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Vichi.
Has Vichi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vichi went from 113 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Vichi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vichi, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (6.1%). 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 Vichi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.8% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vichi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.8%), Hispanic (9.1%), Two or More Races (6.1%). 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 Vichi (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 Vichi mean?
Italian surname of uncertain origin, possibly habitational or from a personal name. 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 Vichi (0.03 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 Vichi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Vichi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.