UK surname

Vaccaro

An occupational Italian surname referring to a cowherd or one who tends cattle.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Thanet, Enfield and East Hampshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vaccaro is 196 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

191

2016, ranked #20,194

Peak year

2014

196 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 191 in 2016, ranked #20,194.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Vaccaro surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Vaccaro surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Vaccaro 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
1901	historical	4	#33,876
1911	historical	11	#32,463
1997	modern	135	#22,499
1998	modern	134	#23,202
1999	modern	142	#22,607
2000	modern	138	#22,960
2001	modern	142	#22,234
2002	modern	143	#22,595
2003	modern	141	#22,549
2004	modern	153	#21,528
2005	modern	156	#21,221
2006	modern	159	#21,148
2007	modern	163	#21,050
2008	modern	166	#20,966
2009	modern	171	#21,024
2010	modern	189	#20,171
2011	modern	180	#20,649
2012	modern	181	#20,531
2013	modern	189	#20,273
2014	modern	196	#19,961
2015	modern	196	#19,840
2016	modern	191	#20,194

Geography

Where Vaccaros 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 Thanet, Enfield, East Hampshire and Kettering. 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	Thanet 004	Thanet
2	Enfield 026	Enfield
3	East Hampshire 009	East Hampshire
4	Kettering 006	Kettering
5	Enfield 007	Enfield

Forenames

First names often paired with Vaccaro

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Francesca Chiara Roma Emily Keelin Daniela Patrizia Samantha Louise

Recent male names

Giuseppe Salvatore Giovanni John Marco Enrico Anthony Antonio Alessandro Jonathan

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Vaccaro

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Vaccaro, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Vaccaro surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Vaccaro household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Vaccaro is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Vaccaro 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.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Vaccaro falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Vaccaro is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Vaccaro

The surname Vaccaro is of Italian origin, originating from the regions of Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. It is derived from the Italian word "vaccaro," which means "cowherd" or "cattle herder." This occupational surname was historically given to individuals whose primary livelihood was tending to cattle and other livestock.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Vaccaro can be traced back to the 13th century in various medieval records and manuscripts from southern Italy. One notable example is a document from 1275 mentioning a certain Guglielmo Vaccaro, a cattle herder from the town of Palermo, Sicily.

In the 14th century, the surname Vaccaro appeared in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record from the Kingdom of Naples. This document lists several individuals with the surname, including Nicola Vaccaro, a resident of the town of Sorrento, born around 1320.

During the Renaissance period, the Vaccaro family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Andrea Vaccaro (1598-1670) was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor who specialized in religious works and is considered one of the most important Neapolitan artists of the 17th century.

Another notable figure was Domenico Vaccaro (1678-1745), an Italian architect and sculptor from Naples. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of San Francesco di Paola in Naples.

In the 19th century, the surname Vaccaro was also present in other regions of Italy. Giuseppe Vaccaro (1836-1912) was a Sicilian poet and playwright from the town of Palermo, known for his works in the Sicilian dialect.

Other historical figures with the surname Vaccaro include Vincenzo Vaccaro (1896-1967), an Italian politician and journalist from Calabria, and Gino Vaccaro (1910-1977), an Italian actor and screenwriter who appeared in numerous films during the golden age of Italian cinema.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname Vaccaro exist, such as Vaccarini, Vaccarella, and Vaccariello, which are also derived from the same occupational root but may have originated in different regions of Italy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Vaccaro surname: questions and answers

How common is the Vaccaro surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 191 in 2016. That gives Vaccaro a modern rank of #20,194.

What does the Vaccaro surname mean?