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

Acocella, 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 Acocella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acocella in America

Acocella is the 41657th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acocella surname appeared 522 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 Acocella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acocella 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 Acocella

The surname Acocella is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "acca," which translates to "oak tree" or "oak wood." This suggests that the name may have originated from an area where oak trees were abundant or from a family that worked with oak wood.

The earliest known record of the Acocella surname dates back to the 14th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. The name appears in various historical documents and records from that time period, indicating its presence in the area.

One notable mention of the Acocella name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Verginiano," a collection of medieval documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. This collection contains references to individuals with the surname, providing insights into their lives and activities during that era.

In the 16th century, the name Acocella is recorded in the "Annali della Città di Napoli," a historical work that chronicles the events and notable figures in the city of Naples. This work mentions several individuals bearing the Acocella surname, suggesting their involvement in the city's affairs during that time.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Acocella surname. One such example is Giulio Acocella (1538-1602), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of various churches and buildings in Naples and other parts of Italy.

Another prominent figure was Gennaro Acocella (1855-1927), an Italian composer and music educator who served as the director of the Conservatory of Music in Naples. His compositions and contributions to music education left a lasting impact on the city's cultural landscape.

In the realm of literature, Salvatore Acocella (1893-1971) was an Italian poet and writer who gained recognition for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Poesie Scelte" (Selected Poems), are considered significant contributions to Italian literature.

The name Acocella also appears in the annals of Italian politics with figures like Antonio Acocella (1918-2008), a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions throughout his career.

It is worth noting that variations and spelling modifications of the Acocella surname may have occurred over time, such as Acocelli, Accocellia, or Accoccella, as was common with many Italian surnames due to regional dialects and transcription practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acocella

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

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

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