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

Accardi, 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 Accardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Accardi in America

Accardi is the 17691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Accardi surname appeared 1,586 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Accardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Accardi 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 Accardi

The surname Accardi has its origins in Italy, tracing back several centuries. It is believed to have emerged in the regions of Sicily and Calabria during the medieval period. This patronymic name is derived from the personal name Accardo, which in turn comes from the Germanic name Acco or Akko.

One of the earliest known records of the Accardi surname can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a document from the 13th century mentions a certain Guglielmo Accardi. This suggests that the name was already established in the area at that time.

In the 14th century, the Accardi family gained prominence in the town of Reggio Calabria, where they were involved in the local nobility and held influential positions. Historical records from that period mention several notable figures bearing the Accardi name, including Riccardo Accardi (1315-1387), a prominent jurist and legal scholar.

As the Accardi family spread across Italy, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Accardi, Accardo, and Accardi. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

One of the most famous individuals with the Accardi surname was Tommasino Accardi (1489-1562), a renowned sculptor and architect from Naples. His works can be found in various churches and buildings throughout the city and surrounding areas.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Accardi (1633-1712), a Sicilian painter and art theorist. He was known for his religious paintings and his writings on art theory, which influenced the artistic community of his time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Accardi (1815-1892) from Messina gained recognition as a prominent politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the Accardi surname has been associated with various professions, including law, academia, arts, and politics. While the name originated in Southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions of the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Accardi

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

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 Accardi 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 Accardi 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 Accardi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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