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

Gaccione, 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 Gaccione surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaccione in America

Gaccione is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaccione surname appeared 451 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 Gaccione.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaccione 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 Gaccione

The surname GACCIONE has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "gaccio," which means "robust" or "strong," suggesting that it may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a powerful physique or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GACCIONE name can be found in the archives of the town of Avigliano, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. In a document dated 1458, a certain Niccolò Gaccione is mentioned as a landowner and a prominent figure in the local community. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region by the mid-15th century.

Another notable historical figure bearing the GACCIONE surname was Giacomo Gaccione, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in Naples during the 16th century. He was responsible for the construction of several important public buildings and fortifications in the city, including the Castel Nuovo and the Palazzo Reale. Giacomo Gaccione's contributions to the urban landscape of Naples have left a lasting legacy.

In the 17th century, the GACCIONE name appeared in the records of the town of Montemilone, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. A certain Giovanni Battista Gaccione, born in 1622, was a prominent landowner and merchant in the area. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the local economy and society for several generations.

During the 18th century, the GACCIONE surname spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. One notable figure from this period was Antonio Gaccione, a respected lawyer and jurist who was born in Turin in 1745. He served as a judge in the city's judiciary and was known for his expertise in civil law.

In the 19th century, a branch of the GACCIONE family established itself in the city of Milan. Giulio Gaccione, born in 1819, was a successful businessman and industrialist who played a key role in the development of the city's textile industry. He was also a prominent philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes and educational institutions.

Throughout its history, the GACCIONE surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from landowners and merchants to architects, lawyers, and industrialists. While the name originated in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and even beyond the country's borders, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark on the cultural, economic, and social fabric of their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaccione

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

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

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