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

Acchione, 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 Acchione surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acchione in America

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

The Acchione 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 Acchione.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acchione 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 Acchione

The surname Acchione originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "acchio," meaning "eye," or the Latin word "oculus," which also means "eye." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone with distinctive or notable eyes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Acchione can be found in a census document from the city of Salerno, dated 1276, which mentions a family with the name Acchione residing in the area. Another notable historical reference comes from a legal document from the town of Potenza in 1312, where a certain Giovanni Acchione is listed as a witness in a land dispute.

In the 15th century, the name Acchione appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Naples, indicating that the family had spread throughout the region. One notable individual from this period was Antonio Acchione (1422-1489), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked on several churches and palaces in Naples.

During the 16th century, the Acchione family gained prominence in the city of Salerno, with several members holding important positions in the local government and clergy. One such individual was Girolamo Acchione (1528-1592), who served as the Bishop of Salerno from 1580 until his death.

Another notable figure with the surname Acchione was Vincenzo Acchione (1645-1718), a highly respected philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples and authored several influential works on metaphysics and ethics.

In the 18th century, the Acchione family had spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing individuals bearing the name in cities like Rome and Milan. One noteworthy example is Giuseppe Acchione (1701-1778), a celebrated architect who designed several churches and palaces in Rome, including the Church of San Nicola dei Lorenesi.

As the centuries passed, the surname Acchione continued to be carried by individuals of varying occupations and social standings, from artists and scholars to merchants and tradesmen. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a proud family name with a rich history deeply rooted in the regions of Campania and Basilicata.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acchione

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

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

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