Explore the Family Name Aceto
The meaning of Aceto
Italian: from the medieval name Aceto, in origin either a nickname from aceto ‘vinegar’ (metaphorically ‘sour’) or a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of vinegar. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Domenico, Camillo, Carmine, Enzo, Francesco, Igino, Lorenzo, Luigi, Oreste, Pasquale, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Aceto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aceto saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aceto ranked 21,054 in popularity with a count of 1,163 and a proportion per 100k of 0.43. By 2010, its ranking dropped to 21,633 despite a marginal increase in count to 1,205, corresponding to a change of -2.75 in rank and a 3.61 increase in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 4.65 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,054 | #21,633 | -2.75% |
| Count | 1,163 | 1,205 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aceto
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Aceto surname. In 2000, individuals identifying as white made up the majority at 98.19 percent, followed by Hispanic at 1.03 percent, and those identifying with two or more races at 0.43 percent. There were no instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the white percentage to 96.18, but a significant increase in the Hispanic percentage to 2.66, marking a 158.25 change. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased to 0.50. However, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 96.18% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.66% | 158.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 0.5% | 16.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |