Explore the Family Name Zaccaria
The meaning of Zaccaria
1. Italian: from the Biblical personal name Zaccariah (see Zacharias). 2. Italianized form of Slovenian Caharija, a cognate of 1 above (see also Zacharias). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Attilio, Gaetano, Silvio, Alfonso, Antonino, Carlo, Carmella, Carmelo, Carmine, Concetta, Concetto, Cosmo, Franco, Mario, Paola, Teresina.
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How common is the last name Zaccaria in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zaccaria saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 27,694 to 28,940. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 818 to 821 over the same period, representing a growth of approximately 0.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname also declined by about 6.67%, from 0.3 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,694 | #28,940 | -4.5% |
| Count | 818 | 821 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaccaria
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaccaria, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White, accounting for 94.28% in 2010, down from 95.48% in 2000. The Hispanic identity saw an increase from 3.06% to 4.02% over the decade. There was also a noticeable rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing from 0.61% to 0.97%. No changes were noted in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups remaining at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 94.28% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 4.02% | 31.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0.97% | 59.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |