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

Jacaruso, 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 Jacaruso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jacaruso in America

Jacaruso is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jacaruso surname appeared 264 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 Jacaruso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jacaruso 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 Jacaruso

The surname Jacaruso is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Puglia, during the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, likely around the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "giacca," meaning "jacket" or "coat," combined with the suffix "-ruso," which may have indicated a profession or trade related to the production or selling of jackets or coats.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacaruso can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1472, which mentions a merchant named Giacomo Jacaruso. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the textile or clothing industry in that region during that time.

In the 16th century, records show a family named Jacaruso residing in the town of Bari, in the Puglia region. A member of this family, Francesco Jacaruso (1534-1602), was a notable scholar and historian who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Jacaruso was Antonio Jacaruso (1725-1801), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious and historical works. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the late 18th century, a family named Jacaruso settled in the town of Sora, in the Lazio region. One member of this family, Giuseppe Jacaruso (1772-1848), served as the mayor of Sora for several years and played a significant role in the town's development.

During the 19th century, the surname Jacaruso began to spread beyond Italy, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Maria Jacaruso (1845-1912), a successful businesswoman who established a successful textile company in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Throughout its history, the surname Jacaruso has maintained a strong association with the textile and clothing industries, reflecting its potential origins as a trade-related name. While relatively uncommon, the name has left a notable legacy in various regions of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jacaruso

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

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

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