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

Passalacqua, 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 Passalacqua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Passalacqua in America

Passalacqua is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Passalacqua surname appeared 268 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 Passalacqua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Passalacqua 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 Passalacqua

The surname Passalaqua has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Italian phrase "passa l'acqua," which translates to "crossing the water." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a river or other body of water, or perhaps worked as a ferryman or bridge builder.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Passalaqua appears in a Genoese document from the 13th century, where it is spelled "Passalacqua." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as there were no standardized rules for writing surnames.

In the 14th century, the name Passalaqua is found in records from the town of Savona, located in the northwestern region of Liguria, Italy. This region was known for its maritime trade and shipbuilding, further strengthening the connection between the name and water-related professions.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Passalaqua surname was Giovanni Battista Passalaqua (1508-1577), a Genoese architect and engineer who worked on various fortifications and public works projects in and around Genoa.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Filippo Passalaqua (1626-1698), an Italian painter from the Baroque era, known for his religious paintings and frescoes in churches throughout Liguria and Piedmont.

In the 18th century, the Passalaqua family produced a renowned mathematician and astronomer, Giuseppe Passalaqua (1718-1789), who contributed to the development of celestial mechanics and the study of comets.

As the surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Passalacqua, Passalacqa, and Passalacchia, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations of different areas.

One notable example of a place name associated with the Passalaqua surname is the town of Passalacqua, located in the province of Chieti, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. This town likely derived its name from the same linguistic root as the surname, further emphasizing the connection between the name and water-related locations.

While the surname Passalaqua is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich historical legacy and a fascinating linguistic journey, reflecting the cultural and geographic diversity of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Passalacqua

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

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

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