2000
#16,960
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,546
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.57
Rare Last name
Accardi
Derived from the Greek name Akakios, meaning "innocent" or "guileless," or from a place name in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,740 Americans carry the last name Accardi. That puts it at #18,111 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.51 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 196,985 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Accardi 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
1.7K
1 in 196,985
Census rank
#18,111
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,517 bearers of the surname Accardi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.51 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 18111th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Accardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Accardi
Among Census respondents with the surname Accardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Accardi 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 Accardi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 1,401
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 75
- Two or more races1.5% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 10
- Black or African American0.5% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Accardi
Accardi 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
#17,691
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,586
+40 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.54
Rank movement Down 731 places
2020
#18,111
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,517
-69 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Down 420 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,960 | 1,546 | 0.57 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,691 | 1,586 | 0.54 | +40 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 731 places |
| 2020 | #18,111 | 1,517 | 0.51 | -69 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 420 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 Accardi 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 | #17,691 | #18,111 | -2.4% |
| Count | 1,586 | 1,517 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.54 | 0.51 | -6.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Accardi bearers went from 1,586 to 1,517 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 420 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,691 to #18,111.
FAQ
Accardi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Accardi?
Name Census estimates that about 1,740 living Americans carry the surname Accardi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 196,985 residents.
How common is Accardi?
Accardi ranks #18,111 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.51 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,517 people with the surname Accardi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,740), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.51 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.51 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Accardi.
Has Accardi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Accardi went from 1,586 recorded bearers to 1,517. That is a decrease of 69 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #17,691 to #18,111.
What does the Census say about the background of Accardi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Accardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Accardi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (1,401 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Accardi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (4.9%), Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Accardi (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 Accardi mean?
Derived from the Greek name Akakios, meaning "innocent" or "guileless," or from a place name in Italy. 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 Accardi (0.51 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 are called Accardi?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Accardi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.