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

Zaccheo, 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 Zaccheo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zaccheo in America

Zaccheo is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zaccheo surname appeared 339 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 Zaccheo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zaccheo 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 Zaccheo

The surname Zaccheo traces its origins to Italy, particularly the southern regions such as Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Dating back to the medieval period, the name is believed to have been derived from the Hebrew name Zakkai, meaning "pure" or "innocent." Over time, as these regions saw numerous cultural and linguistic influences, the name evolved in its current form. The Italian adaptation likely occurred during the late Roman Empire and early medieval periods when Hebrew and Latin names were commonly transformed to suit local languages.

In terms of historical references, the Zaccheo surname can be found in archival documents and ecclesiastical records dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. The name appears in various medieval manuscripts, such as baptismal and marriage registers, indicating its presence in Italian society. One early reference to the name appears in a 1327 baptismal record from Naples, showing the early establishment of the name in that area.

Giovanni Zaccheo, born in Naples in 1456 and died in 1510, was a notable figure in the Renaissance period. He served as a diplomat for the Kingdom of Naples and was known for his detailed reports on the political situation in the Mediterranean. Another early example is Isabella Zaccheo who lived in the early 1600s in Calabria. She was known locally for her charitable works and involvement in the community church, her death recorded in 1643 in the parish archives.

During the 18th century, the Zaccheo surname continued to appear in other regions of Italy. Pietro Zaccheo, born in 1762 in Sicily, became a well-known composer, contributing significantly to the operatic scene of the time until his death in 1821. His compositions are still celebrated in local cultural festivals, reflecting the enduring legacy of the family name in the arts.

In the 19th century, the name spread beyond Italy due to migration. One such figure is Salvatore Zaccheo, born in 1835 in Campania. He moved to Argentina in 1856, where he became a prominent agriculturalist, influencing the development of farming practices in the region until his death in 1908. His efforts are documented in Argentinian historical records, highlighting the transnational spread of the surname.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Carlo Zaccheo, born in 1892 in Calabria, became notable for his role in Italian politics, serving as a local government representative until his death in 1954. His contributions to local governance are recorded in the municipal archives of several Calabrian towns, marking the surname's continuous presence in public service.

These historical references and notable individuals illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the Zaccheo surname, which has traversed centuries and continents while maintaining its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zaccheo

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

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

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