Explore the Family Name Zaccaro
The meaning of Zaccaro
Italian (southern): nickname from the Neapolitan dialect word zaccaro ‘boy, baby’ or Sicilian saccaru ‘dirty’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giacomo, Marco, Cosmo, Francesco, Girolamo, Giuseppe, Lorenzo, Luca, Nunzio, Vito.
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How common is the last name Zaccaro in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zaccaro saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,319th and dropped to 45,253rd in 2010, indicating a decrease of 21.26%. The number of individuals with the Zaccaro surname also dropped from 562 to 473 during this period, marking a 15.84% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 23.81%, from 0.21 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #45,253 | -21.26% |
| Count | 562 | 473 | -15.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaccaro
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaccaro, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 93.42% to 89.85%. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, growing from 5.16% in 2000 to 8.67% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races fell from 0.89% to zero in 2010. No Zaccaro individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 89.85% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 5.16% | 8.67% | 68.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |