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

Arcabascio, 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 Arcabascio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcabascio in America

Arcabascio is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcabascio surname appeared 111 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 Arcabascio.

The history of the last name Arcabascio

The surname Arcabascio has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late Middle Ages in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the Puglia region of southern Italy, possibly derived from the Italian words "arco" meaning "arch" and "bascio" meaning "low". This could suggest an association with a place or structure with a low archway or a similar architectural feature.

One of the earliest known records of the name Arcabascio appears in a document from the city of Lecce, Puglia, dated 1387. The document mentions a certain Gianotto Arcabascio, who was a local landowner and merchant. This provides evidence of the surname's existence and use during that time period in that region.

In the 15th century, there are records of an Arcabascio family residing in the town of Martina Franca, also in Puglia. They were likely descendants of the earlier Arcabascio lineage mentioned in Lecce. During this time, the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling, such as "Arcabascia" or "Arcabascio".

A notable historical figure with the surname Arcabascio was Francesco Arcabascio, born in Martina Franca in 1528. He was a renowned lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the city of Naples during the 16th century. His legal writings and decisions were widely respected and influential in the region.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Arcabascio (1634-1712) was a prominent architect from Lecce. He designed several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Santa Chiara and the Palazzo Palmieri. His architectural works showcased the unique Baroque style that was popular in the Puglia region during that period.

Another noteworthy individual was Raffaele Arcabascio (1792-1868), a writer and poet from Martina Franca. He was known for his romantic poetry and literary works, which celebrated the beauty and culture of his native Puglia region. His poetry collections, such as "Rime Pugliesi" (Apulian Rhymes), were highly regarded in literary circles of the time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Arcabascio has maintained a presence in various parts of southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Puglia and Campania. While not a widely common name, it has left its mark in the historical records and cultural heritage of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcabascio

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

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

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