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

Zaccardi, 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 Zaccardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zaccardi in America

Zaccardi is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zaccardi surname appeared 503 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 Zaccardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zaccardi 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 Zaccardi

The surname Zaccardi has its origins in Italy, particularly in the central and southern regions. It is believed to originate from the medieval period, around the 12th to 13th centuries. The name Zaccardi is derived from a patronymic or at least a family connection to the given name "Zaccaria," which itself is derived from the ancient Hebrew name "Zechariah," meaning "God has remembered."

In Italy, it was common during medieval times to form surnames by adopting the names of one's father, ancestors, or historical or religious figures. The name Zaccardi likely evolved from this tradition. Variations of the surname include Zaccaro, Zaccaria, and Zaccari; these forms can be found in different regions of Italy, exhibiting slight deviations due to dialectal differences and regional naming conventions.

Historical references to the surname Zaccardi are sparse but noteworthy. One of the earliest recorded instances can be traced back to Renaissance Italy. A notable individual was Giovanbattista Zaccardi, born in 1473 in L'Aquila, who was a prominent figure in the arts and sciences. His works contributed significantly to the cultural and intellectual landscape of his time.

Another historical figure is Maria Zaccardi, a noblewoman from Naples, born in 1501 and died in 1560. Her family held considerable influence, and she was known for her patronage of several artists and writers of her era. The Zaccardi family's involvement in such patronage indicates their standing and contributions to cultural development during the Renaissance period.

In ecclesiastical history, Father Lorenzo Zaccardi, born in 1630, was a respected member of the Catholic clergy who played an integral role in the Counter-Reformation efforts in southern Italy. His ecclesiastical writings and sermons were well-documented and contributed to the religious discourse of the period.

Moving into more modern history, Luigi Zaccardi was a notable architect and engineer from the late 19th century, born in 1859. He was responsible for several landmark buildings in Rome and its surrounding areas, reflecting the influence of neoclassical architectural movements in his designs.

Lastly, Cesare Zaccardi, born in 1892, was an Italian diplomat who played a significant role in international relations during the early 20th century. His political career included various diplomatic missions and contributions to European political strategies during tumultuous periods, such as World War I and its aftermath.

The surname Zaccardi has maintained a sense of historical continuity, with its bearers contributing to various facets of culture, intellect, and public service, reflecting the multifaceted history of Italy itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zaccardi

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

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

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