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

Macaruso, 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 Macaruso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macaruso in America

Macaruso is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macaruso surname appeared 109 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 Macaruso.

The history of the last name Macaruso

The surname Macaruso is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Calabria and Sicily in southern Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "macarius," which means "blessed" or "fortunate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Macaruso can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a family bearing this surname residing in the town of Reggio Calabria. The name was likely associated with a person or family who had achieved a level of prosperity or good fortune.

In the 15th century, records indicate that a branch of the Macaruso family had migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Maccaruso" or "Maccarusso," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Historically, the Macaruso surname has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Vincenzo Macaruso (1572-1638), a renowned painter from Palermo who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in Sicily.

Another prominent bearer of the Macaruso name was Gaetano Macaruso (1759-1832), a politician and lawyer from Reggio Calabria. He played a significant role in the Italian Jacobin movement and served as a member of the Parthenopaean Republic during the Napoleonic era.

In the late 19th century, a Macaruso family from Calabria immigrated to the United States, settling in the city of New York. One of their descendants, Antonio Macaruso (1887-1968), became a successful businessman and philanthropist, contributing to various charitable organizations in the Italian-American community.

Another notable bearer of the Macaruso surname was Maria Macaruso (1918-2003), a renowned Italian opera singer who performed extensively throughout Europe and the Americas. She was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of the works of Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini.

The name Macaruso has also been associated with several place names in southern Italy, such as the village of Maccarusa in the province of Reggio Calabria, and the Maccarusso Valley near the town of Palmi.

While the Macaruso surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by families who emigrated from their ancestral homeland. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy, where the name has been a part of the region's history for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macaruso

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

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 Macaruso 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.

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

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