2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vicinanza
An Italian surname meaning nearness or proximity.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Vicinanza. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vicinanza 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Vicinanza in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vicinanza, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vicinanza
The surname "Vicinanza" has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is derived from the Italian word "vicinanza," which means "neighborhood" or "proximity." This suggests that the name was likely initially given to someone who lived in a particular neighborhood or close to a certain area.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 15th century in various Italian documents and records. One notable example is a mention of a family with the surname Vicinanza in a land registry from the city of Naples, dated 1487.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in several historical manuscripts, including a legal document from the town of Cosenza in Calabria, where a certain Giovanni Vicinanza was listed as a witness to a property dispute in 1532.
The name's connection to specific places can be seen in the town of Vicinanza in the province of Cosenza, which may have been named after the surname or vice versa. Additionally, the variation "Vicenzati" was found in some records from the nearby town of Rende, suggesting a potential link to the name's origins.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Vicinanza was Antonio Vicinanza, a painter and fresco artist who lived in Naples during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can still be seen in various churches and buildings throughout the city.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Vicinanza (1712-1789) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar from the town of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. He authored several influential works on legal theory and practice.
Another notable figure was Maria Vicinanza (1842-1912), a renowned opera singer from Naples who performed in many of the major opera houses across Europe during the late 19th century.
In the 20th century, Vincenzo Vicinanza (1904-1983) was a prominent Italian politician and member of the Christian Democracy party. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms and held various ministerial positions.
Lastly, Mario Vicinanza (1935-2021) was a celebrated Italian author and playwright, known for his works exploring themes of social injustice and the human condition. His plays were widely performed throughout Italy and abroad.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vicinanza
Among Census respondents with the surname Vicinanza, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vicinanza 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 Vicinanza surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vicinanza
Vicinanza 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,521 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,521 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 1,648 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 Vicinanza 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 | #141,140 | #142,788 | -1.2% |
| Count | 118 | 119 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vicinanza bearers went from 118 to 119 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 1,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #142,788.
FAQ
Vicinanza surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vicinanza?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Vicinanza. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Vicinanza?
Vicinanza ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Vicinanza. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Vicinanza.
Has Vicinanza become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vicinanza went from 118 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Vicinanza?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vicinanza, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Vicinanza in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vicinanza appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (6.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Vicinanza (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 Vicinanza mean?
An Italian surname meaning nearness or proximity. 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 Vicinanza (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 Vicinanza?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Vicinanza on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.