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

Acquista, 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 Acquista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acquista in America

Acquista is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acquista surname appeared 238 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 Acquista.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acquista 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 Acquista

The surname ACQUISTA originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th to 15th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Italian verb "acquistare," which means "to acquire" or "to obtain." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was involved in trade, commerce, or the acquisition of goods or property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1387, which mentions an individual named Giacomo Acquista. This suggests that the name was already established in the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy by the late 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bearing the ACQUISTA surname emerged. One such figure was Antonio Acquista (1456-1529), a renowned Venetian merchant and trader who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between Venice and the Middle East.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records from the city of Naples, where a family of ACQUISTA nobles resided. One member of this family, Ferdinando Acquista (1602-1678), held the title of Marquis and was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan court.

As the ACQUISTA surname spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other regions of Europe. In the 18th century, records show the presence of an ACQUISTA family in the city of Marseille, France. Jean-Baptiste Acquista (1726-1801), a successful merchant in Marseille, was known for his extensive trading network throughout the Mediterranean.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Acquista (1784-1862), an Italian revolutionary and politician who played a significant role in the unification movements of the 19th century. He served as a member of the Sardinian parliament and was a staunch advocate for the cause of Italian independence.

Throughout history, the ACQUISTA surname has been associated with various occupations, ranging from merchants and traders to professionals and political figures. While its exact origins may be difficult to pinpoint, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Italy and its influence across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acquista

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

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

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