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

Maco, 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 Maco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maco in America

Maco is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maco surname appeared 164 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 Maco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maco 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 Maco

The surname Maco has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "macus," meaning "lean" or "thin." This suggests that the name was likely originally used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a slender build.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Maco name was Giovanni Maco, a merchant from the city of Venice who was mentioned in records from the year 1287. The name also appears in various historical documents from other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany and Lombardy, indicating its widespread use throughout the country.

In the 15th century, a family by the name of Maco was recorded as residing in the town of Siena, Tuscany. This family was known for their involvement in the local textile industry, which was a significant economic sector in the region at the time. One notable member of this family was Bartolomeo Maco, who served as a respected member of the town council in the late 1400s.

The Maco surname can also be traced back to the small village of Macomer, located in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, or that it was adopted by families who migrated from the mainland to Sardinia during the medieval period.

Another notable figure bearing the Maco surname was Giacomo Maco, an Italian painter active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in the city of Genoa in 1565, Maco was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of Maco was prominent in the city of Naples. One member of this family, Antonio Maco (1722-1788), was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Chiesa del Santissimo Sacramento and the Palazzo Lancellotti.

Throughout its history, the Maco surname has been present in various regions of Italy, with concentrations in areas such as Tuscany, Lombardy, and Sardinia. While not a particularly common name, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from merchants and artisans to artists and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maco

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

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

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