| ![Show Contents]() Vaccaro History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy Spain Early Origins of the Vaccaro familyThe surname Vaccaro was first found in Saluzzo, Piedmont, where Alberta Vacca held the monastery in 1155. Bearers of the Vaccaro surname have been found in records from almost every part of Italy. Spelling variations of this name which end in "o" are more common in the south of Italy, whereas the more common variations which end in "i" appear mostly in the north. The variation Vacchi is particularly common in the region of Emilia-Romagna, while Vaccai is prevalent in Tuscany. The name comes from the Italian word "vaccaro," meaning "cattle herder," which was presumably the occupation of the name's first bearer. Early History of the Vaccaro familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vaccaro research. Another 41 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1636, 1655, 1670, 1675, 1678, 1706 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Vaccaro History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vaccaro Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vacca, Vacchi, Vacchelli, Vaccariello, Vaccarella, Vaccai, Vaccari, Vaccaro, Vaccarini, Vaccarino, Vaccaroni, Vaccher, Vacquer and many more. Early Notables of the Vaccaro familyProminent among members of the family was - Andrea Vaccaro (1600-1670), an Italian painter of the Baroque period
- Francesco Vaccaro or Vicaro (c. 1636-1675), an Italian painter and engraver of the Baroque period
- Lorenzo Vaccaro (1655-1706), an Italian late-Baroque sculptor
Vaccaro RankingIn the United States, the name Vaccaro is the 6,622nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Vaccaro is ranked the 8,361st most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2
 Vaccaro migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Vaccaro Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- D. Vaccaro, a 29 year-old farmer, his 25 year-old wife and their two year-old son arrived in Buffalo in 1891 having crossed the ocean onboard the "SS Anglia"
| Contemporary Notables of the name Vaccaro (post 1700) | + |
- Austin Vaccaro (b. 1989), American actor and composer, known for Naked Nerve Endings (2010), The Last Sentinel (2007) and Priscilla's Patrimonial Parts (2007)
- Owen Vaccaro, American child actor, known for A Product of Me (2014), Daddy's Home (2015)
- Michael C. Vaccaro (b. 1970), American actor, known for The Bike Squad (2005), Past Imperfect (2006) and Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009)
- Brenda Vaccaro (b. 1939), American Academy Award nominated, Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award winning actress, known for her work in Midnight Cowboy (1969), You Don't Know Jack (2010), Capricorn One (1977) and Supergirl (1984)
- Tracy Vaccaro (b. 1962), American model and actress
- Tony Vaccaro (b. 1922), American photographer
- Sonny Vaccaro (b. 1939), American sports marketing executive
- Cris Vaccaro (b. 1958), American professional soccer player
- John A. Vaccaro, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Mayor of Yonkers, New York, 1955 3
- John Vaccaro, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 13th District, 1932 3
- ... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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Vaccaro migration to the United States 
