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UK surname

Vacca

An Italian occupational surname referring to a cowherd or someone who worked with cattle.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Brent, Enfield and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vacca is 136 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2016

136 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Vacca surname distribution map

The map shows where the Vacca surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Vacca surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Vacca over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 64 #31,233
1998 modern 67 #31,282
1999 modern 74 #30,759
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 84 #29,508
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 88 #29,506
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 91 #29,406
2006 modern 97 #28,793
2007 modern 97 #29,156
2008 modern 100 #29,001
2009 modern 97 #30,076
2010 modern 102 #29,930
2011 modern 102 #29,759
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 119 #27,541
2014 modern 126 #26,781
2015 modern 135 #25,481
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Vaccas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Brent, Enfield, Kensington and Chelsea, Barnet and Peterborough. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Brent 030 Brent
2 Enfield 027 Enfield
3 Kensington and Chelsea 006 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Barnet 015 Barnet
5 Peterborough 019 Peterborough

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vacca

These lists show first names that appear often with the Vacca surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Vacca

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Vacca, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Vacca surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Vacca household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Vacca is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Vacca is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Vacca falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Vacca is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Vacca, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Vacca

The surname VACCA is of Italian origin, specifically from the Southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vacca," meaning "cow" or "heifer." This likely suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were involved in cattle farming or dairy production.

In the 11th century, the name VACCA can be found in historical records from the region, such as the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of documents from the Archdiocese of Bari. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Petrus Vacca, who lived in Bari, a coastal city in Puglia, in the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various Italian towns and cities, including Naples and Salerno. In the 14th century, the VACCA surname was also present in the Abruzzo region, as evidenced by records from the town of Lanciano.

One notable bearer of the VACCA surname was Flaminio Vacca, a 16th-century Roman antiquarian and scholar. Born in 1548, he authored several works on the antiquities of Rome, including the "Memorie di Varie Antichità Trovate in Diversi Luoghi della Città di Roma" (Memories of Various Antiquities Found in Various Places in the City of Rome).

Another historical figure with the VACCA surname was Girolamo Vacca, a 17th-century Italian painter and architect. Born in Siena in 1597, he is known for his architectural works in Rome, including the Chiesa di San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (Church of St. Charles at the Four Fountains).

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Vacca, a lawyer and politician from Calabria, held the position of President of the Neapolitan Republic in 1799. This short-lived republic was established during the French Revolutionary Wars and lasted only a few months before being overthrown by the Bourbon Monarchy.

During the 19th century, the VACCA surname could be found in various regions of Italy, including Sicily, where the town of Vacca is located in the province of Messina. One notable bearer from this period was Domenico Vacca, a Sicilian painter born in 1825 who specialized in religious and historical scenes.

Over the centuries, the VACCA surname has also been found in different spellings, such as Vacchi, Vaccari, and Vaccaro, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. Despite its humble origins related to cattle farming, the VACCA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and politicians, leaving their mark on Italian history and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Vacca surname: questions and answers

How common is the Vacca surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Vacca a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Vacca surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a cowherd or someone who worked with cattle.

What does the Vacca map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Vacca bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.