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

Accomazzo, 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 Accomazzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Accomazzo in America

Accomazzo is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Accomazzo surname appeared 107 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 Accomazzo.

The history of the last name Accomazzo

The surname Accomazzo originated in Italy, likely in the southern regions during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "accumulare," which means "to accumulate" or "to gather." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone whose occupation involved gathering or accumulating goods, such as a merchant or a collector.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Accomazzo can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in various parts of southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Some variations in spelling, such as Accumazzo or Accumaci, were also common during this time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Accomazzo was Giovanni Accomazzo, a merchant from the city of Naples who lived in the late 13th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in the trade of silk and spices with the eastern Mediterranean regions.

Another notable figure was Matteo Accomazzo, a nobleman and landowner from the province of Catanzaro in Calabria, who lived during the 15th century. He was known for his extensive agricultural holdings and his influential role in local politics.

In the 16th century, the name Accomazzo appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, indicating that some members of the family may have been persecuted for their religious beliefs during that period.

During the Renaissance, several artists and scholars bore the surname Accomazzo. Francesco Accomazzo was a prominent painter from Palermo, Sicily, who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Antonio Accomazzo, a philosopher and writer from Naples who authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy.

While the surname Accomazzo is not as common today as it once was, it has left a lasting mark on the historical records of Italy, particularly in the southern regions where it originated. The name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse occupations of the Italian people throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Accomazzo

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

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 Accomazzo 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.

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

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