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

Acierno, 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 Acierno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acierno in America

Acierno is the 33196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acierno surname appeared 689 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 Acierno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acierno 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 Acierno

The surname ACIERNO is of Italian origin, specifically from the Campania region of southern Italy. It likely emerged in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Latin root "acernus," meaning maple tree, suggesting that the earliest bearers may have lived near or worked with maple trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ACIERNO name dates back to the 13th century in the town of Acerno, located in the province of Salerno. This town's name is believed to be connected to the Latin word "acernus," further strengthening the link between the surname and the maple tree. It's possible that the ACIERNO family originated from this town or nearby areas.

Historical records from the 14th century mention an individual named Giovanni ACIERNO, a prominent landowner and merchant from the city of Naples. Unfortunately, his exact birth and death dates are unknown, but his name appears in various contracts and property documents from that era.

During the Renaissance period, the ACIERNO name gained further recognition. In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio ACIERNO (birth year unknown, died circa 1520) was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding regions.

In the 17th century, the ACIERNO family produced a renowned scholar and philosopher, Tommaso ACIERNO (1620-1692). He authored several influential works on theology and metaphysics, and his writings were widely studied in academic circles across Italy.

Another notable individual with the ACIERNO surname was Gabriele ACIERNO (1775-1841), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and became a respected commander, playing a crucial role in several battles against the Austrian forces.

Throughout history, the ACIERNO name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and military personnel. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Campania region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even beyond, as families migrated and established new roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acierno

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

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

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