2000
#72,905
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 248
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Zaccari
An Italian surname derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God remembers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 260 Americans carry the last name Zaccari. That puts it at #87,947 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,318,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zaccari 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
260
1 in 1,318,286
Census rank
#87,947
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
227
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 227 bearers of the surname Zaccari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 87947th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaccari, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zaccari
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaccari, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Zaccari 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 Zaccari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 208
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 8
- Two or more races3.1% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zaccari
Zaccari 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
#76,275
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 252
+4 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 3,370 places
2020
#87,947
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 227
-25 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 11,672 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #72,905 | 248 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #76,275 | 252 | 0.09 | +4 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 3,370 places |
| 2020 | #87,947 | 227 | 0.08 | -25 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 11,672 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 Zaccari 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 | #76,275 | #87,947 | -15.3% |
| Count | 252 | 227 | -9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.08 | -15.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zaccari bearers went from 252 to 227 (-9.9% change). The surname moved down 11,672 positions in the national ranking, going from #76,275 to #87,947.
FAQ
Zaccari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zaccari?
Name Census estimates that about 260 living Americans carry the surname Zaccari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,318,286 residents.
How common is Zaccari?
Zaccari ranks #87,947 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 227 people with the surname Zaccari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (260), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Zaccari.
Has Zaccari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zaccari went from 252 recorded bearers to 227. That is a decrease of 25 (-9.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #76,275 to #87,947.
What does the Census say about the background of Zaccari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaccari, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Zaccari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (208 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zaccari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Zaccari (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 Zaccari mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God remembers". 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 Zaccari (0.08 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 people have the last name Zaccari?
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