2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vollero
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin word "volare" meaning "to fly."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Vollero. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vollero 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Vollero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vollero, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vollero
The surname Vollero is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "vollero," which means "they wanted" or "they desired," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly ambitious or driven.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vollero surname appears in a manuscript from the town of Amalfi, dated around the 14th century. This document mentions a family of merchants bearing the name Vollero, indicating that the name may have been associated with trade or commerce in its early history.
In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent figure named Girolamo Vollero (1420-1492), a scholar and humanist from Naples who wrote extensively on philosophy and theology. His works were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.
Another notable bearer of the Vollero surname was Antonio Vollero (1560-1638), a renowned architect from the town of Salerno. He is credited with designing several churches and noble residences in the region, including the Church of Santa Maria della Grazia in Nocera Inferiore.
In the 18th century, a family of Vollero landowners held significant property and influence in the area around Avellino. One member of this family, Giovanni Vollero (1725-1798), was a successful lawyer and served as a magistrate in the local court system.
The Vollero surname also appears in historical records from the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples. In the early 19th century, a man named Vincenzo Vollero (1785-1862) was a respected viticulturist and winemaker on the island, contributing to the development of the local wine industry.
While the Vollero surname is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in the cultural and economic traditions of southern Italy, with connections to fields such as scholarship, architecture, law, and winemaking throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vollero
Among Census respondents with the surname Vollero, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vollero 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 Vollero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vollero
Vollero 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+9 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 612 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+7.9%) | Down 612 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,579 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 Vollero 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 | #136,449 | #145,028 | -6.3% |
| Count | 123 | 116 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vollero bearers went from 123 to 116 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #145,028.
FAQ
Vollero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vollero?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Vollero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Vollero?
Vollero ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Vollero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Vollero.
Has Vollero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vollero went from 123 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Vollero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vollero, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) 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 Vollero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vollero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Hispanic (3.4%), 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 Vollero (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 Vollero mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin word "volare" meaning "to fly." 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 Vollero (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 Vollero?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Vollero at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.