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

Acciavatti, 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 Acciavatti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acciavatti in America

Acciavatti is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acciavatti surname appeared 178 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 Acciavatti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acciavatti 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 Acciavatti

The surname Acciavatti originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "accia," which means "adze" or "axe," referring to a carpenter's tool. The suffix "-vatti" is thought to be a variation of the Italian word "vati," meaning "makers" or "craftsmen."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Acciavatti can be found in a document dated 1392, which lists a certain "Giacomo Acciavatti" as a resident of the town of Perugia in Umbria. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around that area during the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Acciavatti family appears to have spread to other parts of Italy. Records from the city of Siena in Tuscany mention a "Giovanni Acciavatti," a skilled woodworker who was commissioned to create intricate carved furniture for the local nobility in 1467.

During the Renaissance period, the name Acciavatti gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pietro Acciavatti (1493-1567), a renowned painter from Florence, was known for his religious frescoes and altarpieces that adorned many churches in Tuscany. His most famous work, "The Adoration of the Magi," can still be admired in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.

In the 17th century, the Acciavatti family established themselves in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. Girolamo Acciavatti (1608-1678) was a prominent architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi.

During the 18th century, the name Acciavatti appeared in various literary works. One notable example is the novel "The Adventures of Signor Acciavatti," written by the Italian author Giuseppe Parini in 1765, which satirized the social and political climate of the time.

As the centuries passed, members of the Acciavatti family continued to make their mark in various fields. Vincenzo Acciavatti (1836-1912) was a respected linguist and philologist who contributed significantly to the study of Italian dialects and their origins. Emilia Acciavatti (1879-1958) was a pioneering female physician who worked tirelessly to improve healthcare services for women and children in her native Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acciavatti

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

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

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