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

Acciardo, 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 Acciardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acciardo in America

Acciardo is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acciardo surname appeared 143 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 Acciardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acciardo 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 Acciardo

The surname Acciardo originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "acciaro," meaning steel or iron, potentially indicating an occupation or trade connection for early bearers of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Acciardo surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa in the year 1249, where a certain Guglielmo Acciardo was mentioned. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy by the mid-13th century.

During the 14th century, several members of the Acciardo family were prominent figures in the Republic of Genoa. Notably, Raffaele Acciardo (1305-1372) served as a respected diplomat and ambassador, representing the interests of the Genoese state in various negotiations with other Italian city-states.

In the 15th century, the Acciardo name appears in records from the nearby city of Savona. A certain Luca Acciardo (1428-1491) was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy during the Renaissance period.

As the Acciardo family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Acciardi, Acciarri, and Acciaro. These alternative spellings can be found in historical documents from various regions of the country.

One notable bearer of the Acciardo name was Giovanni Battista Acciardo (1557-1622), a skilled artist and painter from Naples who gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in the city.

Another prominent figure was Vittorio Acciardo (1675-1738), a military commander from Genoa who served with distinction in the Prussian Army during the early 18th century, earning numerous honors and accolades for his leadership and bravery in battle.

Throughout the centuries, the Acciardo surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving their mark on Italian history and culture in various ways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acciardo

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

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

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