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

Zaccari, 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 Zaccari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zaccari in America

Zaccari is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zaccari surname appeared 252 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 Zaccari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zaccari 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 Zaccari

The surname Zaccari has its origins in Italy, a country renowned for its rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural history. Specifically, it is believed to have originated in the southern part of the country, notably within the regions of Calabria and Sicily. The name carries vestiges of ancient times, linking closely with the Italian word Zaccaria, itself derived from Zacharias, a popular Hebrew name meaning "God has remembered."

This surname can be traced as far back as the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries, during which time surnames began to formalize as a means of identifying individuals. Historical records from these periods contain numerous variations of the surname, each reflecting the phonetic spellings of different dialects and languages. For instance, manuscripts from Sicily from the 13th century frequently cite the name Zakkari.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Giacomo Zaccari, a landowner in Calabria during the late 13th century. His name appeared in the feudal records where he was noted as a significant landholder, illustrating the surname's early association with prominent local figures.

The Zaccari name continued to gain prominence throughout the Renaissance period. An important figure bearing this surname was Matteo Zaccari, a merchant and patron of the arts in Florence in the late 1400s. His support for artists and engagement in trade established the Zaccari name within financial and cultural circles of Italy.

During the 17th century, the name appeared in historical texts related to military service. Giovanni Zaccari served as a captain in the Venetian army and distinguished himself during the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. His courageous efforts were instrumental in the victory and his name was commended in various military chronicles of the time.

In the 18th century, the name featured in the academic world through Francesco Zaccari, a noted scholar of Latin literature. Born in 1720, he authored several critical works on Roman poets and was a respected professor at the University of Naples. His contributions to classical studies further cemented the Zaccari name in intellectual circles.

Into the 19th century, the surname continued to be associated with individuals of note. For example, Alessandra Zaccari, born in 1825, became one of the early female pioneers in the field of education in Italy. Her progressive views on women's education and her role in establishing several schools for girls in Naples made her a significant figure in societal reforms of the 19th century.

The Zaccari surname thus embodies a rich history intertwined with various aspects of Italian cultural and societal development. Whether through land ownership, patronage of the arts, military service, scholarly pursuits, or social reform, the Zaccari name has been borne by individuals who significantly contributed to their respective fields since its inception in medieval Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zaccari

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

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

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