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

Mucciacciaro, 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 Mucciacciaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mucciacciaro in America

Mucciacciaro is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mucciacciaro surname appeared 156 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 Mucciacciaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mucciacciaro 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 Mucciacciaro

The surname Mucciacciaro has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Sicily. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "muccia," meaning "cow," and the suffix "-accio," which implies a pejorative or diminutive connotation. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone associated with cows or cattle, such as a cowherd or a cattle farmer.

Mucciacciaro is a relatively uncommon name, and its earliest documented instances can be traced back to the 16th century. One of the oldest known references to the name is found in the baptismal records of the town of Acerra, located in the Campania region, where a man named Giovanniello Mucciacciaro was recorded in 1572.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical records from the Sicilian towns of Messina and Palermo. One notable figure was Antonino Mucciacciaro, a renowned poet and playwright from Messina, who lived between 1628 and 1702. His works, including the tragedy "La Morte di Sansone" (The Death of Samson), were widely celebrated during his time.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several Mucciacciaro families in the region of Campania. One prominent individual was Gaetano Mucciacciaro, born in Naples in 1738, who gained recognition as a skilled architect and was responsible for the design of several churches and public buildings in the city.

In the 19th century, the name Mucciacciaro spread further across Italy, with records indicating its presence in various regions, including Lazio, Tuscany, and Piedmont. One notable figure was Giuseppe Mucciacciaro, born in Rome in 1825, who became a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the Italian legal system.

Another significant individual bearing the Mucciacciaro surname was Vincenzo Mucciacciaro, born in Palermo in 1856. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from Sicilian life and culture. His art pieces can be found in several museums and galleries across Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Mucciacciaro has also been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in the regions of Campania and Sicily. For instance, the town of Mugnano del Cardinale, located in the province of Avellino, was formerly known as "Mugnano Mucciacciaro" due to the presence of families bearing this surname in the area.

While the name Mucciacciaro may not be among the most common Italian surnames, it has left its mark on the country's history and culture, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to fields such as literature, art, architecture, and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mucciacciaro

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

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

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