Vecchi

Vecchi is an Italian surname derived from vecchio, meaning old or elder. The name most likely began as a nickname for a person perceived as older or more senior within a community and later became a hereditary family name. It is primarily found in Italy, with historical concentrations in northern and central regions such as Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto, though it has spread to other areas through migration.

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, bearers of the surname Vecchi emigrated to various parts of the world, contributing to Italian diaspora communities. Today, the name can be found in Italy and in countries with significant Italian immigrant populations, including the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Australia.

As with many Italian surnames, Vecchi has variants reflecting regional dialects and historical spellings, with Vecchio as the root form. The current surname form Vecchi is the plural noun in Italian, and it is commonly used as a family name today.

See also: Vecchio, the related singular form from which Vecchi is derived.