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

Acciari, 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 Acciari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acciari in America

Acciari is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acciari surname appeared 102 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 Acciari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acciari 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 Acciari

The surname Acciari is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy during the Middle Ages. The name is thought to derive from the Italian word "acciaro," which means "steel" or "steel worker," indicating that the name was likely initially given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or in a related trade involving steel.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Acciari surname dates back to the 13th century in a document from the city of Siena, Tuscany. This document referred to a family with the name "Acciaro," which is a variation of the modern spelling "Acciari." This suggests that the name has its roots in this region and was likely used to identify families or individuals involved in metalworking professions.

During the Renaissance period, the name Acciari appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Italian city-states. For instance, in the 15th century, there is a record of a Giovanni Acciari, a notable architect and sculptor from Florence, who was commissioned to design and construct several buildings and monuments in the city.

Another notable figure with the surname Acciari was Niccolò Acciari, born in 1550 in Siena. He was a renowned painter and fresco artist, known for his works in churches and palaces throughout Tuscany. His frescoes can still be seen in the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena, which he completed in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the Acciari family gained prominence in the city of Pisa, where they were involved in the textile trade. One member, Giulio Acciari (1720-1795), became a successful merchant and philanthropist, contributing to the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Acciari was also found in the region of Calabria, southern Italy. Notably, Giuseppe Acciari (1809-1878) was a prominent politician and lawyer from Cosenza, Calabria, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the unification of Italy in the 1860s.

Throughout its history, the surname Acciari has been associated with various professions and industries, from metalworking and architecture to painting, textile production, and politics. While the name originated in Tuscany, it has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acciari

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

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

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