Find out how popular the last name Acacio is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Acacio.

Acacio, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Acacio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acacio in America

Acacio is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acacio surname appeared 270 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Acacio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acacio to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Acacio

The surname Acacio is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Acatius," which itself comes from the Greek word "akakos," meaning "innocent" or "harmless."

The name Acacio was particularly prevalent in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries. Records from that time show variations in spelling, such as Acacio, Acacio, and Acacio.

One of the earliest known references to the name Acacio can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. In 1519, a soldier named Acacio de Velasco accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Velasco was among the first Spanish settlers in the region and played a role in the establishment of New Spain.

In the realm of literature, the name Acacio appears in the works of the renowned Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes. In his novel "Don Quixote," published in 1605, one of the characters is named Acacio, though little is known about the inspiration behind this particular name choice.

During the 17th century, the name Acacio gained prominence in the arts. Acacio María de Olaguíbel (1592-1661) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works, while Acacio Cuadro (1631-1697) was a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and cathedrals in Spain.

In the 19th century, Acacio Tió (1813-1875) was a notable Spanish politician and writer who served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales, the Spanish parliament. He was a vocal advocate for liberal reforms and played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Acacio was Acacio Cuevas (1851-1928), a Mexican painter and muralist who was renowned for his depictions of everyday life and traditional Mexican culture. His works can be found in various museums and collections throughout Mexico.

While the name Acacio may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an integral part of Spanish cultural heritage, with its roots deeply intertwined in the history and traditions of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acacio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Acacio.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Acacio was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Acacio has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Acacio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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