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

Acierto, 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 Acierto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acierto in America

Acierto is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acierto surname appeared 363 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 Acierto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acierto 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 Acierto

The surname ACIERTO is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "acierto," which means "success" or "accuracy." The earliest recordings of this surname date back to the 14th century in various regions of Spain.

During the Reconquista, when the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula were fighting to reclaim territories from the Moors, many individuals were bestowed with surnames that reflected their achievements or qualities. It is believed that the name ACIERTO was likely given to individuals who displayed exceptional skill, precision, or success in various endeavors, such as military campaigns or trades.

One of the earliest known references to the surname ACIERTO can be found in the records of the Chancery of Valladolid, which date back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain Juan de Acierto, a nobleman from the region of Castile.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the surname ACIERTO traveled with explorers, conquistadors, and settlers to the Americas and other territories. In the 16th century, notable individuals bearing this surname included Diego de Acierto, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico, and Francisca Acierto, a settler in the Spanish colony of Puerto Rico.

In the 17th century, the surname ACIERTO can be found in various historical documents from Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was Pedro Acierto (1620-1692), a renowned artist and sculptor from Seville, whose works adorned many churches and palaces throughout Andalusia.

During the 18th century, the ACIERTO surname gained prominence in the intellectual and literary circles of Spain. José Acierto (1745-1810) was a respected philosopher and writer who contributed to the Spanish Enlightenment, while María Acierto (1770-1835) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Madrid.

As the centuries passed, the surname ACIERTO continued to spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who sought new opportunities and adventures. Today, the name can be found in various regions of the world, with significant populations in Spain, Latin America, and among Hispanic communities in other countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acierto

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

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

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