2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vozella
An Italian surname derived from the name of the village "Vozzola" near Rome.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Vozella. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vozella 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Vozella in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vozella, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vozella
The surname Vozella originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vox," meaning "voice," indicating that the name may have been an occupational surname for a town crier or herald. The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century in the city of Florence.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Vozella was Giovanni Vozella, a renowned sculptor who lived in Florence during the late 14th century. His works can still be seen in various churches and public squares throughout the city.
In the 15th century, the name Vozella appeared in several historical records in the region of Tuscany. Notably, a family of Vozella merchants was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Siena, suggesting their involvement in trade and commerce during that period.
The variant spelling "Vozzella" was also found in documents from the 16th century, particularly in the coastal town of Livorno. This may indicate a separate branch of the family that settled in that area.
A notable figure bearing the Vozella surname was Cesare Vozella, a military commander who served under the Medici family in the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in defending the city of Florence during the Italian Wars.
In the 17th century, the name Vozella became more widespread across Italy, with records showing individuals with this surname in regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. One notable Vozella was Girolamo Vozella, a renowned architect from Venice who designed several churches and palaces in the city.
Over the centuries, the Vozella surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, writers, and scholars. In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Pietro Vozella, a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Naples, who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages.
While the Vozella surname is not among the most common in Italy today, it continues to hold a rich history and legacy, spanning across various regions and professions throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vozella
Among Census respondents with the surname Vozella, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Vozella 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 Vozella surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vozella
Vozella 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-14 bearers (-11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,326 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.7%) | Down 23,326 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Up 5,104 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 Vozella 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 | #153,769 | #148,665 | 3.3% |
| Count | 106 | 111 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vozella bearers went from 106 to 111 (+4.7% change). The surname moved up 5,104 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #148,665.
FAQ
Vozella surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vozella?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Vozella. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Vozella?
Vozella ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Vozella. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Vozella.
Has Vozella become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vozella went from 106 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 5 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Vozella?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vozella, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Vozella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vozella appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Vozella (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 Vozella mean?
An Italian surname derived from the name of the village "Vozzola" near Rome. 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 Vozella (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 common is the surname Vozella?
Find out how many people are called Vozella on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.