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

Arcaro, 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 Arcaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arcaro in America

Arcaro is the 31994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arcaro surname appeared 721 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 Arcaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arcaro 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 Arcaro

The surname Arcaro is of Italian origin and is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, specifically in the area around Naples, during the medieval period.

The name Arcaro is thought to be derived from the Italian word "arco," which means "bow" or "arch." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to an individual or family involved in the profession of making or using bows, perhaps as archers or bowyers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arcaro can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Normanno, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Norman Kingdom of Sicily, dating back to the 12th century.

In the 14th century, there are records of an Arcaro family residing in the town of Aversa, near Naples. A notable member of this family was Giovanni Arcaro, a merchant and landowner who lived between 1320 and 1385.

During the Renaissance period, the name Arcaro appears in various records and manuscripts from the Italian city-states. In Venice, there was a prominent Arcaro family involved in the trade of silk and spices. One of the most renowned members of this family was Marco Arcaro (1475-1542), a successful merchant and diplomat who served as the Venetian ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Arcaro family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and winemakers. Vincenzo Arcaro (1625-1699) was a notable figure from this Sicilian branch, known for his philanthropic work and support of the local church.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Arcaro was Antonio Arcaro (1772-1841), a Italian painter and engraver from Naples who was renowned for his religious works and portraits.

Throughout history, there have been several other individuals with the surname Arcaro who have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, music, and politics, further adding to the rich tapestry of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arcaro

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

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

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