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

Astacio, 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 Astacio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astacio in America

Astacio is the 18804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astacio surname appeared 1,457 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 Astacio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Astacio 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 Astacio

The surname Astacio has its origins in the Spanish language and is believed to have originated in the regions of Spain and Latin America. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "astacus," which means "lobster" or "crayfish." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who caught or sold lobsters or crayfish.

In terms of historical references, the Astacio surname can be traced back to the 15th century in Spain. It is recorded in various historical documents and manuscripts from that time period, although specific details about the earliest known bearers of the name are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Astacio surname is that of Juan Astacio, a Spanish explorer and navigator born in the late 15th century. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493 and played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Caribbean islands.

Another notable figure with the Astacio surname was Pedro Astacio, a Spanish painter who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his religious artwork and frescoes in churches throughout Spain and is considered one of the prominent artists of the Spanish Renaissance.

In the 17th century, the Astacio surname is found in records from various regions of Latin America, indicating that individuals with this name had migrated to the New World during the Spanish colonization. One such individual was Diego Astacio, a landowner and cattle rancher in present-day Colombia, who lived from 1620 to 1695.

In the 18th century, the Astacio surname appears in records from the Spanish West Indies, particularly in Cuba and Puerto Rico. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Tomás Astacio, a Cuban military officer and politician who lived from 1740 to 1812.

Moving into the 19th century, the Astacio surname gained prominence in various parts of Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Central America. One example is Ramón Astacio, a Mexican writer and journalist who lived from 1825 to 1892 and was known for his contributions to the literary and cultural scene of his time.

Throughout its history, the Astacio surname has been associated with various locations, including Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Mexico, and other parts of Latin America. While the name's origins can be traced back to Spain, it has since spread and taken root in various regions, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astacio

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

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

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