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

Acidera, 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 Acidera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acidera in America

Acidera is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acidera surname appeared 145 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 Acidera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acidera 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 Acidera

The surname ACIDERA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "acido," meaning "sour" or "acidic," suggesting a potential connection to the wine-making or vinegar-making trades.

The earliest known reference to the name ACIDERA appears in a document from the Venetian archives, dated 1547, which mentions a certain Giovanni ACIDERA, a wine merchant from the town of Verona. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name ACIDERA can be found in various records from the city of Naples. One notable figure was Tomaso ACIDERA (1612-1678), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city. His most famous work is the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, which he helped construct between 1640 and 1648.

During the 18th century, the ACIDERA name spread to other parts of Italy, including the region of Tuscany. In 1721, a document from the city of Florence mentions a certain Luca ACIDERA, a skilled vinegar maker whose products were highly sought after by local restaurants and households.

In the 19th century, the ACIDERA name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Luigi ACIDERA (1823-1891), a renowned poet and essayist from Milan. His works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

Another notable figure from this period was Maria ACIDERA (1845-1912), a pioneering educator from the city of Genoa. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the region, which played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment during that era.

As the ACIDERA family continued to spread across Italy, the name also appeared in various regions, including Sicily, where records from the early 20th century mention a certain Vito ACIDERA (1879-1954), a prominent winemaker whose vineyards were renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acidera

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

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

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