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

Aceto, 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 Aceto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aceto in America

Aceto is the 21633rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aceto surname appeared 1,205 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 Aceto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aceto 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 Aceto

The surname Aceto originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "aceto," meaning vinegar. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the production or trade of vinegar.

The first recorded instances of the name Aceto can be traced back to the late 13th century in historical documents from the city of Naples. The name appears in various forms, such as Acito, Azzito, and Acitillo, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

During the Renaissance period, the name Aceto gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One example is Girolamo Aceto, a renowned painter who lived in the late 15th century and contributed to the artistic renaissance in Naples.

In the 17th century, the Aceto family had a strong presence in the region of Calabria. Historical records from this period mention Francesco Aceto, a prominent landowner and merchant who played a significant role in the local economy.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the name Aceto can be found in the writings of the Italian philosopher and writer Giambattista Vico, who mentions an Aceto family from the city of Naples in his work "Scienza Nuova" (The New Science).

Another notable figure bearing the Aceto surname was Giuseppe Aceto, a prominent lawyer and judge who lived in the late 18th century and contributed to the legal reforms in the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 19th century, the Aceto family expanded their reach beyond Italy, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Antonio Aceto, a successful businessman who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the mid-19th century and established a thriving import-export company.

Throughout history, the surname Aceto has been associated with various professions, including artists, merchants, lawyers, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aceto

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

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

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