2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Zecchin
An Italian surname derived from the word "zecchino," referring to a small coin or monetary unit.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Zecchin. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zecchin 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Zecchin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zecchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.2%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zecchin
The surname Zecchin originates from Italy, specifically from the Veneto region. It has its roots in the Venetian dialect, derived from the word "zecchino," which referred to a gold coin minted in Venice starting in the late 13th century. The term "zecchino" itself traces back to "zecca," meaning mint or minting facility, and ultimately to the Arabic word "sikkah," signifying a stamp or coin.
Historical references to the name Zecchin can be found in various Venetian records and documents, as the coin was an integral part of Venice's vibrant mercantile economy. One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname dates back to the 14th century, when individuals with the name were noted in trade and commerce records. The surname has also been seen in church registers and notarial deeds from the region.
A notable individual bearing the surname Zecchin is Giovanni Zecchin, born in 1427 in Venice, who was a prominent merchant and member of the Venetian trading guilds. His activities were recorded in several merchant ledgers and official documents pertaining to trade with the Eastern Mediterranean.
Another historical figure is Antonio Zecchin, born in 1589, who gained recognition for his work as a goldsmith in Venice. His creations were noted for their craftsmanship and often commissioned by the Venetian nobility, thereby leaving a mark in records concerning artisanal guilds and luxury goods.
In the 18th century, Francesco Zecchin made his name known in the field of Venetian glassmaking. Born in 1723, Francesco was part of the famed Murano glassmakers and contributed significantly to the development of new glassmaking techniques. His works and innovations were highly regarded and documented in craft and trade publications of the time.
Moving into the 19th century, Giovanni Battista Zecchin, born in 1805, was an influential political figure in Venice during the tumultuous times leading up to Italian unification. His efforts in advocating for greater autonomy for the Veneto region are recorded in political correspondence and newspaper accounts of the period.
Luigi Zecchin, born in 1881, continued the family legacy by excelling in the arts. Renowned as a painter, his works often depicted Venetian landscapes and daily life, earning him a respected place in Italian art circles. His exhibitions and collections are frequently referenced in art history texts and catalogs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The surname Zecchin, with its strong ties to Venetian history and culture, reflects a lineage of individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields. Whether in commerce, craftsmanship, politics, or the arts, the Zecchin name carries a storied legacy that is deeply embedded in the rich tapestry of Italian heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zecchin
Among Census respondents with the surname Zecchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.2%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Zecchin 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 Zecchin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.7% · 98
- Two or more races6.2% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zecchin
Zecchin 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,141 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-9 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,894 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 10,141 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 9,894 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 Zecchin 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 | #137,327 | #147,221 | -7.2% |
| Count | 122 | 113 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zecchin bearers went from 122 to 113 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 9,894 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #147,221.
FAQ
Zecchin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zecchin?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Zecchin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Zecchin?
Zecchin ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Zecchin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Zecchin.
Has Zecchin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zecchin went from 122 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Zecchin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zecchin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.2%) and Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Zecchin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.7% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zecchin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.7%), Two or More Races (6.2%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Zecchin (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 Zecchin mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "zecchino," referring to a small coin or monetary unit. 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 Zecchin (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 surname Zecchin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.