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

Nacario, 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 Nacario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nacario in America

Nacario is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nacario surname appeared 145 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 Nacario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nacario 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 Nacario

The surname Nacario has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "nacer," meaning "to be born," or from the Italian word "nacchere," which refers to a type of small cymbal or tambourine. This suggests that the name may have been associated with musicians or entertainers in its early history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nacario surname can be found in a document from the town of Siena, Tuscany, dated around 1275. This document mentions a certain Guido Nacario, who was a local merchant and landowner. Another early reference is in a manuscript from the city of Florence, where a family by the name of Nacario is mentioned as residing in the neighborhood of Santa Croce in the late 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Nacario name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Notably, there was a poet and playwright named Antonio Nacario, born in Naples in 1490, who was known for his works in the Neapolitan dialect. His plays were popular among the common people and often satirized the aristocracy and clergy.

In the 17th century, a family of Nacario noble lineage resided in the town of Palermo, Sicily. One of their members, Giovanni Nacario (1612-1685), was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and fortifications in the city, including the Palazzo Reale and the Porta Nuova.

Another significant figure with the Nacario surname was Giuseppe Nacario (1723-1792), a Venetian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and vedute (cityscape paintings). His works captured the beauty of Venice and its surroundings, and he was highly regarded by art collectors of the time.

In the 19th century, a notable Nacario was Vincenzo Nacario (1819-1887), a Italian composer and conductor from Naples. He wrote several operas and orchestral works and served as the director of the Naples Conservatory of Music for many years.

While the Nacario surname is not among the most common in Italy today, it has left its mark on the country's history, particularly in the fields of art, literature, and architecture. The name's origins and evolution reflect Italy's rich cultural heritage and the diverse contributions of its people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nacario

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

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

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