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

Zaccaria, 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 Zaccaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zaccaria in America

Zaccaria is the 28940th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zaccaria surname appeared 821 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 Zaccaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zaccaria 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 Zaccaria

The surname Zaccaria has its roots in Italy, specifically in the regions of Liguria and Veneto. The name can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, likely originating in the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Italian given name Zacharias, which is a form of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "the Lord has remembered." The transition from Zacharias to Zaccaria involved phonetic evolution in the Italian language, with regional dialectical influences also playing a role.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Zaccaria can be found in Genoa, a key port city in Liguria known for its vibrant merchant activity. In the year 1190, a document in the archives of Genoa mentions a merchant named Oberto Zaccaria, indicating the name had already been established in the region. By the 13th century, the Zaccaria family had become prominent in trade, particularly in commerce with the Eastern Mediterranean.

One notable figure bearing the surname Zaccaria was Benedetto Zaccaria, famously known as a Genoese admiral and statesman. Born in 1235 and living until 1307, he played a significant role in the naval battles of the period and was instrumental in the expansion of Genoese influence across the Aegean Sea. His diplomatic and military successes are well-documented in historical records, highlighting the prestige associated with the surname.

Another influential person was Martino Zaccaria, a descendant of Benedetto, who became Lord of Chios in the early 14th century. His reign from 1307 until his death in 1345 marked the height of the Zaccaria family's influence in the Aegean region. Historical manuscripts from the period often reference Martino, indicating the substantial power and wealth he commanded.

The Zaccaria family name also appears in ecclesiastical contexts. For example, Saint Antonio Maria Zaccaria, born in Cremona in 1502 and deceased in 1539, was an Italian priest and physician who founded the religious order known as the Barnabites. His sainthood and contributions to the Catholic Church have solidified the Zaccaria name in religious history.

In the 15th century, historical records from Venice mention a nobleman named Jacopo Zaccaria, who played a significant role in local politics. He was involved in several treaties and diplomatic missions, reflecting the Zaccaria family's continued influence in high society and governance.

Further evidences of the surname's usage can be found in various historical documents across Italy and the broader Mediterranean region. The name Zaccaria continued to be associated with notable individuals well into the Renaissance, thereby preserving its legacy across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zaccaria

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

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

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