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

Zuccaro, 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 Zuccaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuccaro in America

Zuccaro is the 24762nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuccaro surname appeared 1,006 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 Zuccaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuccaro 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 Zuccaro

The surname Zuccaro originates from Italy, emerging during the medieval period. It is particularly connected with the regions of Calabria and Sicily in Southern Italy. The name is derived from the Italian word zucchero, meaning "sugar," which in turn comes from the Arabic word sukkar and the Latin saccharum. This etymology reflects the influence of the Arab conquerors in Southern Italy from the 9th to 11th centuries, tying the name to the historical trade and cultivation of sugar.

Historical references to the surname Zuccaro can be found in various medieval documents and manuscripts, as surnames began to be used more widely in Italy during this period. The most notable early records include those of land transactions and ecclesiastical documents. One of the earliest known uses of the surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a Genoese manuscript.

Prominent individuals bearing the surname Zuccaro include the Renaissance painter Federico Zuccaro, born in 1543 and died in 1609. Federico was renowned for his frescoes and became a significant figure in Roman art circles, eventually being appointed as the head of the Accademia di San Luca in Rome.

Another notable figure is Taddeo Zuccaro, born in 1529 and died in 1566, Federico's elder brother. Taddeo was also a celebrated painter and muralist, known for his religious and mythological artworks. He gained considerable recognition by working on prestigious projects such as the decorations for the Villa Farnese at Caprarola.

In the realm of literature, Giovanni Zuccaro, an Italian poet and writer, lived during the late 18th century. Giovanni contributed to Italian literature by publishing several volumes of poetry, reflecting the cultural and social issues of his time.

Francesco Zuccaro, a notable 17th-century Italian anatomist, made significant contributions to the medical field. His studies and publications on human anatomy were well-regarded and influenced subsequent anatomical research and education.

Further back in history, Cardinal Vincenzo Zuccaro, born in the late 1500s, was a significant religious figure within the Roman Catholic Church. His ecclesiastical influence was notable during a time of significant religious and political change in Italy.

The surname Zuccaro, with its deep roots in Italy's linguistic and cultural history, embodies the historical and social evolution of the regions where it originated. Its legacy is carried on through the contributions of its notable bearers in art, literature, medicine, and religion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuccaro

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

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

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