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

Caraccia, 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 Caraccia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caraccia in America

Caraccia is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caraccia surname appeared 129 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 Caraccia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caraccia 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 Caraccia

The surname CARACCIA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "caraccia," which refers to a type of small shell or snail. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CARACCIA can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a family bearing this name residing in the town of Amalfi, located along the Amalfi Coast. The document suggests that the family may have been involved in the fishing or seafood trade, which could explain the connection to the word "caraccia."

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Antonio CARACCIA (1490-1568) was a skilled painter and architect who worked in Naples and other parts of southern Italy. His works can still be seen in several churches and palaces throughout the region.

In the 17th century, a man named Girolamo CARACCIA (1612-1683) gained recognition as a composer and musician in the court of the Medici family in Florence. His compositions were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of Italian baroque music.

Another prominent individual with the surname CARACCIA was Vincenzo CARACCIA (1770-1850), a lawyer and political figure who played a role in the Italian unification movement of the 19th century. He served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament and advocated for the creation of a unified Italian state.

The name CARACCIA has also been associated with several small villages and hamlets in southern Italy, such as Caraccia di Petina in the province of Salerno and Caraccia di Giffoni in the province of Avellino. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of families bearing this name in those areas.

Throughout its history, the surname CARACCIA has maintained a strong connection to its Italian roots and the region of Campania. While not widely known outside of Italy, it has left a notable imprint in various fields, including art, music, law, and politics, over the course of several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caraccia

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

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

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