2000
#27,361
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 830
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.31
Rare Last name
Macario
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin name "Macarius" meaning blessed or happy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,383 Americans carry the last name Macario. That puts it at #13,903 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.70 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 143,833 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Macario surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.4K
1 in 143,833
Census rank
#13,903
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,078 bearers of the surname Macario in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.70 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13903rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Macario, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 83.8%. The next largest groups are White (11.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Macario
The surname Macario has its origins in Italy, likely emerging during the Middle Ages between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the Latin name "Macarius," which translates to "blessed" or "happy." This name was often given to children with the hope that they would lead a fortunate and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Macario surname can be found in a collection of medieval Italian documents from the 12th century. These records mention a merchant named Giovanni Macario, who was involved in trade between the cities of Florence and Venice.
During the Renaissance period, the Macario family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Notable figures from this era include the artist and architect Girolamo Macario (1492-1556), who was renowned for his contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in the region.
In the 17th century, the Macario name appeared in several literary works, such as the play "La Macaria" by the Italian playwright Giambattista Andreini (1576-1654). This play featured a character with the surname Macario, reflecting the name's usage among the Italian nobility during that time.
Another notable bearer of the Macario surname was the Italian philosopher and mathematician Antonio Macario (1677-1744). He was a prominent figure in the scientific community of his time and made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
Moving into the 19th century, the Macario name gained recognition in the political realm with the Italian statesman and diplomat Giuseppe Macario (1810-1892). He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and served as a minister in the government of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.
As the Macario surname spread beyond Italy, it also gained recognition in other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure was the French-American artist and sculptor Jean-Baptiste Macario (1858-1933), who was known for his intricate works in bronze and marble.
Throughout its history, the Macario surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, intellectuals, politicians, and merchants. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since been carried by individuals across different cultures and regions, reflecting its enduring presence in the tapestry of human history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Macario
Among Census respondents with the surname Macario, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 83.8%. The next largest groups are White (11.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Macario bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Macario surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino83.8% · 1,742
- White11.0% · 228
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 84
- Two or more races0.6% · 13
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Macario
Macario appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,171
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,787
+957 bearers (+115.3%)
Per 100,000 0.61
Rank movement Up 11,190 places
2020
#13,903
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,078
+291 bearers (+16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Up 2,268 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #27,361 | 830 | 0.31 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,171 | 1,787 | 0.61 | +957 bearers (+115.3%) | Up 11,190 places |
| 2020 | #13,903 | 2,078 | 0.70 | +291 bearers (+16.3%) | Up 2,268 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Macario surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,171 | #13,903 | 14.0% |
| Count | 1,787 | 2,078 | 16.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.61 | 0.70 | 14.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Macario bearers went from 1,787 to 2,078 (+16.3% change). The surname moved up 2,268 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,171 to #13,903.
FAQ
Macario surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Macario?
Name Census estimates that about 2,383 living Americans carry the surname Macario. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 143,833 residents.
How common is Macario?
Macario ranks #13,903 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.70 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,078 people with the surname Macario. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,383), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.7 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.70 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Macario.
Has Macario become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Macario went from 1,787 recorded bearers to 2,078. That is an increase of 291 (+16.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,171 to #13,903.
What does the Census say about the background of Macario?
Among Census respondents with the surname Macario, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 83.8%. The next largest groups are White (11.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Macario in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.8% (1,742 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Macario appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (83.8%), White (11.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Macario (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Macario mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the Latin name "Macarius" meaning blessed or happy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Macario (0.70 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Macario?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.