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

Accorsi, 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 Accorsi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Accorsi in America

Accorsi is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Accorsi surname appeared 153 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 Accorsi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Accorsi 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 Accorsi

The surname ACCORSI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian verb "accorrere," which means "to run to" or "to hasten." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for their swiftness or promptness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Florentine archives from the 13th century, where a certain Accorso di Guittone is mentioned. Variations of the spelling, such as Accorsi, Accorsio, and Accorsini, were also present in various Italian regions during that time.

The name ACCORSI has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest was Francesco Accorsi, a renowned Italian jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1182 to 1263. He was highly influential in the study and interpretation of Roman law during the Middle Ages.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Mariangelo Accorsi, an Italian humanist, philosopher, and writer who lived from 1489 to 1549. He was known for his works on theology, philosophy, and literature, and served as a professor at the University of Bologna.

In the realm of art, Prospero Accorsi (1553-1621) was an Italian painter and architect from Bologna. He is best known for his frescoes and architectural designs, particularly his work on the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome.

Moving forward in time, Pietro Accorsi (1891-1982) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in the resistance movement against fascism during World War II.

Lastly, Gabriele Accorsi (born 1952) is a contemporary Italian actor and director, known for his work in films such as "The Best Juventus" and "The Colour of the Night." He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to Italian cinema.

While the name ACCORSI may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established Italian surname with a rich history spanning various fields, from law and academia to art and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Accorsi

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

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

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