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

Vacchiano, 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 Vacchiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vacchiano in America

Vacchiano is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vacchiano surname appeared 353 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 Vacchiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vacchiano 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 Vacchiano

The surname Vacchiano originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "vacca," which means "cow." The name likely referred to individuals who were involved in cattle rearing or dairy farming.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Vacchiano can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1278, a document from the town of Montella, in the province of Avellino, Campania, mentioned a certain "Filippo Vacchiano." This suggests that the name was already established in that region during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the name Vacchiano appeared in several historical records from the Kingdom of Naples, which encompassed parts of modern-day Campania and Calabria. For instance, in 1325, a tax register from the city of Salerno listed a "Giacomo Vacchiano" as a landowner.

The Vacchiano name has also been associated with various place names in southern Italy. For example, the town of Vaccarizzo Albanese in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, is believed to have derived its name from the word "vaccarizio," meaning "cattle farm" or "dairy farm." This suggests a connection between the surname and the local geography and occupations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Vacchiano. One of the earliest was Antonio Vacchiano (1435-1501), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who worked on various projects in Naples and its surroundings during the Renaissance period.

Another significant figure was Girolamo Vacchiano (1585-1654), a Neapolitan painter and engraver who specialized in religious works and was active in the early 17th century. His paintings can still be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Vacchiano (1732-1809) was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar from Calabria. He authored several influential works on civil law and served as a judge in the courts of the Kingdom of Naples.

The 19th century saw the rise of Francesco Vacchiano (1825-1885), an Italian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was a staunch supporter of the Risorgimento movement.

More recently, Gaetano Vacchiano (1920-2002) was a renowned Italian actor and comedian. He appeared in numerous movies, television shows, and theatrical productions throughout his career, and was particularly known for his comedic roles in the Neapolitan dialect.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vacchiano

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

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

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