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

Macaro, 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 Macaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macaro in America

Macaro is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macaro surname appeared 139 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 Macaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macaro 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 Macaro

The surname MACARO is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. The name is derived from the Italian word "maccaro," which means "maker of cheese or butter."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MACARO can be found in a document from the year 1387, which mentions a certain Giovanni MACARO, a cheesemaker residing in the city of Florence. This suggests that the name was initially associated with the occupation of cheesemaking.

During the Renaissance period, the MACARO family gained prominence in Florence, with several members contributing to the city's rich cultural and artistic heritage. One notable figure was Filippo MACARO (1475-1528), a renowned sculptor who worked on several prominent buildings and churches in Florence, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

In the 16th century, the MACARO name appeared in various records and documents across Italy, indicating the family's widespread presence. One such record is the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana" (Book of Gold of the Italian Nobility), which mentions a Giulio MACARO (1538-1612), a nobleman from the city of Siena.

As the MACARO family expanded and members migrated to different parts of Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. For instance, in the region of Calabria, the surname was sometimes spelled as "MACARI" or "MACARI."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname MACARO. One such figure was Antonio MACARO (1687-1759), a celebrated painter from Naples who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the city.

Another prominent MACARO was Giuseppe MACARO (1824-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. He was instrumental in drafting several important laws and reforms during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

In the 20th century, a notable figure with the surname MACARO was Gianni MACARO (1920-2005), an Italian journalist and writer who gained recognition for his investigative reporting and exposés on political corruption and organized crime in Italy.

While the surname MACARO is not among the most common Italian surnames, it continues to be present in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany, Calabria, and Naples, where it retains its historical roots and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macaro

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

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

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