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

Accola, 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 Accola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Accola in America

Accola is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Accola surname appeared 402 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 Accola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Accola 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 Accola

The surname Accola is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. The name is derived from the Italian word "accola," which means "to embrace" or "to welcome." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals known for their warm and welcoming nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Accola surname can be found in the Florentine archives of 1396, where a certain Giovanni Accola is mentioned as a merchant operating in the city. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the same period, indicating that the family had established roots in the area.

In the 16th century, the Accola name gained prominence when Francesco Accola (1497-1572), a renowned painter from Siena, gained recognition for his religious artworks adorning several churches in the region. His works, which included frescoes and altarpieces, were highly regarded for their technical mastery and depiction of sacred themes.

During the Renaissance period, the Accola family produced several scholars and intellectuals. Notably, Giulio Accola (1523-1589) was a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Pisa and authored several treatises on metaphysics and theology.

In the 18th century, the Accola name was associated with the Italian nobility. Count Vincenzo Accola (1710-1792) was a prominent landowner and diplomat who served as an envoy to the Papal States, representing the interests of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

As the Accola family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Accoli, Accolla, and Accoglia. One notable figure from this period was the playwright and poet Gian Battista Accolla (1768-1842), whose works were widely acclaimed and performed in theaters across Italy.

Throughout history, the Accola surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, nobles, and professionals. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its Italian roots and connection to the concept of embracing and welcoming have remained a defining characteristic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Accola

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

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

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