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

Macchio, 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 Macchio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macchio in America

Macchio is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macchio surname appeared 460 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 Macchio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macchio 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 Macchio

The surname Macchio originates from Italy, specifically from the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "macchia," which means "spot" or "stain." This name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly as a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive birthmark or a profession involving staining or dyeing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Macchio can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Milan, where a certain Giovanni Macchio was mentioned as a local merchant. Historical records also indicate that the name was present in the nearby town of Novara, where the Macchio family owned a winery during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Macchio name appeared in several legal documents from the region of Piedmont, indicating the family's involvement in various trades and occupations. One notable figure from this time was Bartolomeo Macchio, a respected lawyer and judge who served in the city of Turin from 1542 to 1588.

As the centuries passed, the Macchio name spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a famous military commander named Francesco Macchio fought in the Napoleonic Wars and received numerous honors for his bravery on the battlefield (1772-1842).

During the 19th century, the Macchio surname gained recognition in the world of arts and literature. Giacomo Macchio (1825-1892) was a renowned painter from Venice, known for his landscapes and portraiture. Additionally, Antonio Macchio (1848-1911) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Naples, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In more recent times, the name Macchio has been associated with the entertainment industry. Ralph Macchio (born 1961) is an American actor best known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in the iconic film "The Karate Kid" and its sequels.

While census data from modern times can provide further insights into the distribution and prevalence of the Macchio surname, this detailed report focuses on the historical origins, notable figures, and the rich heritage associated with this Italian last name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macchio

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

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

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