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

Vacio, 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 Vacio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vacio in America

Vacio is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vacio surname appeared 265 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 Vacio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vacio 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 Vacio

The surname VACIO is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "vacío," which means "empty" or "vacant." The name likely originated in the regions of Andalusia and Castile, where it was first recorded.

One of the earliest known references to the VACIO name can be found in the municipal records of Seville, dated around 1580. These records mention a certain Juan VACIO, a landowner and farmer from the outskirts of the city. It is speculated that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in an uninhabited or sparsely populated area, hence the association with "emptiness."

In the 17th century, the VACIO name appears in various historical documents from the Kingdom of Aragon. Notably, a priest named Pedro VACIO is mentioned in the ecclesiastical records of Zaragoza, dated 1612. His role and influence within the local church community suggest that the VACIO family had gained some prominence during this period.

The 18th century saw the VACIO name spread beyond Spain, with records indicating its presence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One notable figure was Miguel VACIO, a Spanish explorer and navigator born in 1718 in Cádiz, who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America.

As the centuries progressed, the VACIO name continued to be carried by individuals of various professions and backgrounds. In the 19th century, Francisco VACIO (1802-1875) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works can be found in several art museums across Spain and Europe.

Another individual of note was María VACIO (1856-1932), a celebrated Spanish writer and feminist activist. Her literary works, which often explored themes of women's rights and social injustice, gained widespread recognition and influenced the feminist movement in Spain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the 20th century, the VACIO name was further spread through migration and diaspora, with individuals bearing the surname found in various parts of the world. One such individual was Andrés VACIO (1920-1998), a Cuban-born musician and composer who made significant contributions to the development of Latin jazz.

Throughout its history, the surname VACIO has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and legacy associated with this name of Spanish origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vacio

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

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

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