Explore the Family Name Macchio
The meaning of Macchio
Italian (Sicily): variant of Macchia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Rocco, Sal, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Macchio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Macchio saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 45,909th in 2000, it fell to 46,314th in 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 0.88%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname increased by 5.02%, from 438 to 460. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #46,314 | -0.88% |
| Count | 438 | 460 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macchio
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Macchio. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.66% to 95%. The percentage of individuals with the Macchio surname who identified as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 6.44%, moving from 3.88% to 4.13%. No significant changes were seen among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at or near zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 4.13% | 6.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |