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

Accetturo, 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 Accetturo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Accetturo in America

Accetturo is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Accetturo surname appeared 173 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 Accetturo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Accetturo 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 Accetturo

The surname Accetturo is of Italian origin, specifically from southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Campania and Basilicata during the medieval period.

The name Accetturo is derived from the Italian word "accettare," which means "to accept" or "to receive." It is likely that the name was initially given as a nickname or a descriptive surname to someone who was known for their accepting or welcoming nature.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Accetturo can be found in the historical records of the town of Potenza in Basilicata, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in the municipal archives of the town, indicating that a family bearing this surname resided in the area during that time.

In the 16th century, the Accetturo name is also documented in the records of the city of Naples, located in the Campania region. Historical documents from this period mention individuals with the surname Accetturo who held various occupations, such as merchants and artisans.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Accetturo. One such person was Giovanni Accetturo, a renowned sculptor who lived in Naples during the 17th century (1620-1690). His works can be found in various churches and public spaces in the city.

Another notable Accetturo was Vincenzo Accetturo (1775-1848), a prominent lawyer and politician from the town of Potenza. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during the early 19th century.

In the realm of literature, Raffaele Accetturo (1885-1962) was a celebrated Italian poet and writer. He was born in the town of Matera, in the Basilicata region, and his works often explored themes of rural life and the beauty of his homeland.

The Accetturo surname has also been associated with certain place names in southern Italy. For instance, the town of Accettura in the Basilicata region is believed to have derived its name from the Accetturo family, who may have been among the early settlers or landowners in the area.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning that the Accetturo name has occasionally been spelled differently throughout history, with variations such as Accettaro, Accettura, and Accetturio appearing in various historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Accetturo

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

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

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