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

Varricchio, 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 Varricchio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varricchio in America

Varricchio is the 47966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varricchio surname appeared 441 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 Varricchio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varricchio 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 Varricchio

The surname Varricchio is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "varricchio," which means "barrel maker" or "cooper." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the craft of making barrels or casks.

The Varricchio name can be traced back to various historical records and documents from the region of Campania. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a tax registry from the Kingdom of Naples, dating back to the mid-15th century. This record lists several individuals with the surname Varricchio residing in the city of Naples and surrounding areas.

One notable individual with the Varricchio surname was Girolamo Varricchio, a renowned artist and sculptor from the 16th century. Born in Naples around 1520, Girolamo is renowned for his intricate marble sculptures and his work on the façade of the Certosa di San Martino, a renowned Carthusian monastery in Naples. His artistry and contributions to the city's architectural heritage have left a lasting legacy.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Varricchio, a philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. Born in Salerno in 1620, Antonio authored several treatises on metaphysics and theology, and his works were widely studied in academic circles during his time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Varricchio, born in 1832 in the town of Avellino, gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for educational reforms. He founded several schools and authored influential works on teaching methods and curriculum development.

The Varricchio name can also be traced to various place names and locations within the Campania region. For instance, the town of Varricchio, located in the province of Avellino, likely derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting a historical connection between the name and the local area.

Throughout history, the Varricchio surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Varrichio, Varriccia, and Varricio. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects, transcription errors, or variations in pronunciation over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varricchio

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

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

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