Explore the Family Name Vaccarino

The meaning of Vaccarino

Italian: from a diminutive of the occupational name Vaccaro ‘cowherd’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmelo, Carmine, Sal, Serafino.

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How common is the last name Vaccarino in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vaccarino saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,999 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 62,714, resulting in a 6.3% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a small decline, from 321 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, which represents a 0.62% decrease. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#58,999#62,714-6.3%
Count321319-0.62%
Proportion per 100k0.120.11-8.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vaccarino

When we examine the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vaccarino based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's evident that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 94.39% identified as White, increasing slightly to 94.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 3.43% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010, a drop of 8.75%. In 2000, 1.87% identified as belonging to two or more races, but that figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.

20002010Change
White94.39%94.98%0.63%
Hispanic3.43%3.13%-8.75%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races1.87%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%