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

Acquaro, 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 Acquaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acquaro in America

Acquaro is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acquaro surname appeared 155 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 Acquaro.

The history of the last name Acquaro

The surname Acquaro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

Acquaro is derived from the Italian word "acqua," meaning water, suggesting a connection to a place near a body of water, such as a river, lake, or spring. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a water source before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Acquaro can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Acquaro" in reference to a landowner in the town of Acquaro, located in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria. This town's name itself is derived from the same root word, further reinforcing the association with water.

In the 14th century, a variant spelling, "Acquario," was used in a manuscript from the Sicilian town of Noto, indicating that the name was present in both Calabria and Sicily during that time period.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Acquaro throughout history are:

1. Giovanni Acquaro (c. 1450-1520), a renowned painter from Palermo, Sicily, known for his religious artworks adorning various churches in the region.

2. Domenico Acquaro (1555-1638), a scholar and philosopher from Reggio Calabria, who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

3. Maria Acquaro (1670-1744), a poet and playwright from Catania, Sicily, whose works contributed to the literary renaissance of the Sicilian language during the 17th and 18th centuries.

4. Giuseppe Acquaro (1810-1892), a politician and lawyer from Cosenza, Calabria, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the Kingdom of Italy.

5. Vincenzo Acquaro (1892-1968), a renowned architect from Messina, Sicily, responsible for designing numerous public buildings and private residences in the city, including the Palazzo Comunale (City Hall).

The surname Acquaro has a rich history rooted in the Italian regions of Calabria and Sicily, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the Middle Ages. Its connection to water sources and its presence in various historical records and manuscripts illustrate the long-standing heritage associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acquaro

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

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 Acquaro 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.

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

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