Explore the Family Name Macchia
The meaning of Macchia
Italian: topographic name from macchia ‘thicket, scrub’ (from Latin macula), or a habitational name from any of various places, notably in central southern Italy, named with this word, such as Macchia in Trapani province, Sicily. Scrub country was notorious as a hiding place for bandits, and this may be the true meaning of the surname. In some instances it may be a nickname from the same term used in the sense ‘curious type, odd fellow’. Compare La Macchia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Carmine, Angelo, Gaetano, Antonio, Raffaele, Salvatore, Vito, Carlo, Domenica, Domenico, Italo.
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How common is the last name Macchia in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Macchia, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Macchia held rank 20,744 but dropped to rank 21,912 in 2010, marking a change of -5.63%. Despite this, the count remained stable at 1,185 for both years. The proportion per 100k individuals also saw a decrease from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010, a drop of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,744 | #21,912 | -5.63% |
| Count | 1,185 | 1,185 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macchia
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts within the Macchia surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 36.76% from 0.68 to 0.93. This increase was mirrored by the Hispanic population, which grew 37.82%, rising from 3.12 to 4.30. However, the percentage of those with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 33.55% from 1.52 to 1.01. The White population also experienced a slight decrease of 1.15%, going from 94.51 to 93.42. No changes were recorded for those identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 93.42% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 4.3% | 37.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.01% | -33.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.93% | 36.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |