2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zaccarelli
A surname of Italian origin with meanings related to agriculture or viticulture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Zaccarelli. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zaccarelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Zaccarelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaccarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zaccarelli
The surname Zaccarelli is of Italian origin, with its roots deeply embedded in the cultural and linguistic history of Italy. Derived from the name Zaccaria, an Italian form of the Hebrew Zechariah, meaning "God has remembered," the surname Zaccarelli evolved as a patronymic surname, indicating lineage or descent. It first appeared in Italian records during the medieval period, predominantly in regions such as Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where the use of patronymic and diminutive suffixes like -elli was commonplace.
The earliest records of the surname can be traced back to the 14th century. One of the earliest instances of the name Zaccarelli in historical manuscripts dates to 1376 in Florence, where Giovanni Zaccarelli was documented as a member of the local guilds. The inclusion of the suffix -elli implies a diminutive or affectionate form, possibly referring to "little descendants of Zaccaria."
One notable historical figure with this surname is Francesco Maria Zaccarelli, born in 1580 in Bologna, Italy. He was a celebrated scholar and poet, contributing significantly to Renaissance literature and humanism. His works often reflected the rich cultural milieu of his time, adding an intellectual heritage to the Zaccarelli name.
Another prominent individual is Caterina Zaccarelli, born in 1645 in Ferrara. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and involvement in social reforms aimed at improving the lives of the poor in her community. Her efforts were well-documented in the local archives, reflecting the family's growing influence in the region.
In the 18th century, the name appears again with Giuseppe Zaccarelli, born in 1732 in Florence. A master craftsman and member of the Arte della Lana, the wool guild, Giuseppe was renowned for his skill in textile production, which was critical to Florence's economy at the time. His contributions to the guild were recorded in detailed guild ledgers.
Emanuele Zaccarelli, born in 1801 in Rome, emerged as an influential political figure during the tumultuous period of the Italian unification. His correspondence and political treatises are preserved in the archives of the Risorgimento, underscoring his advocacy for a unified Italy.
The 19th century also saw Tommaso Zaccarelli, born in 1858 in Venice, who was a prominent artist known for his intricate mosaics and frescoes. His works adorned many significant buildings in Venice, reflecting the artistic heritage of the Zaccarelli family. His contributions were recognized in several art historical publications of the time.
The evolution of the surname from Zaccaria to Zaccarelli highlights the tendency within Italian naming conventions to add suffixes that denote familial ties or smaller, affectionate forms. Historical records and notable individuals bearing the surname offer a glimpse into the diverse contributions of the Zaccarelli family to Italian cultural, intellectual, and political life over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zaccarelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaccarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zaccarelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zaccarelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zaccarelli
Zaccarelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,292 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,846 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 4,292 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,846 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zaccarelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #147,954 | -4.1% |
| Count | 117 | 112 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zaccarelli bearers went from 117 to 112 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,846 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #147,954.
FAQ
Zaccarelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zaccarelli?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Zaccarelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Zaccarelli?
Zaccarelli ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Zaccarelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zaccarelli.
Has Zaccarelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zaccarelli went from 117 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Zaccarelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaccarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zaccarelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zaccarelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zaccarelli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zaccarelli mean?
A surname of Italian origin with meanings related to agriculture or viticulture. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zaccarelli (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Zaccarelli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.