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

Maccaro, 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 Maccaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maccaro in America

Maccaro is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maccaro surname appeared 127 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 Maccaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maccaro 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 Maccaro

The surname "MACCARO" is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Italian word "carro," meaning "cart" or "wagon," suggesting that the name may have initially been associated with someone who worked as a carter or wagon driver.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it appears as "Maccaro" in records from the region of Tuscany. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have its origins in this region of central Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the name "MACCARO" appears in various manuscripts and records from different parts of Italy, indicating that the name had spread to other regions. For example, in the 15th century, there are records of a family bearing the surname "MACCARO" residing in the city of Naples, located in southern Italy.

One notable figure from history who bore the surname "MACCARO" was Giovanni Battista Maccaro (1551-1614), an Italian sculptor and architect who worked in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He was renowned for his architectural designs and sculptures adorning churches and palaces in various Italian cities, including Rome and Naples.

Another significant individual was Giulio Maccaro (1617-1677), an Italian painter and engraver from the Baroque era. He was known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can still be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the name "MACCARO" appears in records from the region of Piedmont, in northwestern Italy. One notable figure from this time was Carlo Maccaro (1748-1825), a military engineer and cartographer who served in the armies of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname "MACCARO" is associated with Giuseppe Maccaro (1825-1898), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament during the latter half of the 1800s.

While these examples highlight some notable individuals who carried the surname "MACCARO" throughout history, it is important to note that the name has likely been borne by many other individuals whose stories have not been as widely documented or preserved.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maccaro

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

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

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