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

Polacca, 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 Polacca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polacca in America

Polacca is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polacca surname appeared 101 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 Polacca.

The history of the last name Polacca

The surname Polacca is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It was initially derived from the word "Polacco," which referred to someone from Poland or a person of Polish descent. The name likely emerged as a means of identifying individuals who had migrated from Poland to various regions of Italy during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Polacca can be found in the historical records of the city of Venice, where a merchant named Giacomo Polacca was documented in the year 1376. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a recognizable surname by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name Polacca appeared in a notable manuscript, the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Veneziana," which catalogued the noble families of Venice. This entry provides evidence of the surname's presence among the elite circles of Venetian society during that time period.

The name Polacca has also been linked to several place names across Italy, further solidifying its geographical associations. For instance, the town of Polacca in the province of Reggio Calabria, located in southern Italy, shares a similar name, potentially indicating a connection between the surname and this particular location.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Polacca include:

1. Giovanni Battista Polacca (1550-1621), a renowned Italian painter and architect who worked extensively in Venice and the surrounding regions.
2. Francesca Polacca (1688-1754), a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed in various courts across Europe during the 18th century.
3. Niccolò Polacca (1720-1798), a respected scholar and writer who authored several influential works on Italian literature and philosophy.
4. Antonio Polacca (1812-1879), a prominent Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies in the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.
5. Luciano Polacca (1901-1978), a renowned Italian sculptor whose works can be found in several public spaces and museums throughout Italy.

The surname Polacca has a rich history that spans centuries, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges between Italy and Poland during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. Its enduring presence in various regions of Italy serves as a testament to the lasting impact of these historical connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polacca

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

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 Polacca 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.

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

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