2000
#97,384
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 173
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Iaboni
An Italian surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Jacob.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 205 Americans carry the last name Iaboni. That puts it at #106,101 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,671,972 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Iaboni surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
205
1 in 1,671,972
Census rank
#106,101
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
179
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 179 bearers of the surname Iaboni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 106101st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Iaboni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Iaboni
The surname IABONI has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "iaboni," which means "farmers" or "cultivators." This suggests that the name was likely associated with those who worked in agriculture or tended to the land.
One of the earliest known references to the IABONI surname can be found in the historic records of the town of Abruzzo, located in central Italy. These records mention a family by the name of IABONI residing in the region during the mid-16th century. The name is also believed to have been present in other parts of Italy, such as Campania and Basilicata, during this time period.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the IABONI surname was Giovanni IABONI, a renowned artist and sculptor from Naples. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, with some of his most famous pieces being the intricate marble carvings adorning the altars of the Duomo di Milano.
During the 18th century, the IABONI name gained further prominence with the birth of Francesco IABONI (1720-1792), a celebrated philosopher and writer from the town of Potenza in Basilicata. His literary works, which explored themes of ethics and morality, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 19th century, the IABONI name made its way to the United States, with records indicating that several families bearing this surname arrived in the late 1800s, seeking new opportunities and a better life. One notable figure from this era was Antonio IABONI (1845-1912), a skilled stonemason who played a significant role in the construction of several iconic buildings in New York City, including the famous St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Another prominent individual with the IABONI surname was Maria IABONI (1875-1958), a dedicated educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in a small village in Abruzzo, she moved to Rome in the early 1900s and established one of the first schools for girls in the city, promoting the importance of education for women during a time when such opportunities were limited.
While the IABONI surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has left an indelible mark on history, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, from art and literature to architecture and education. The name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and resilience of those who carried it through the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Iaboni
Among Census respondents with the surname Iaboni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Iaboni bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Iaboni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 162
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 10
- Black or African American1.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 3
- Two or more races0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Iaboni
Iaboni appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#117,480
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
-25 bearers (-14.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 20,096 places
2020
#106,101
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
+31 bearers (+20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 11,379 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #97,384 | 173 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #117,480 | 148 | 0.05 | -25 bearers (-14.5%) | Down 20,096 places |
| 2020 | #106,101 | 179 | 0.06 | +31 bearers (+20.9%) | Up 11,379 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Iaboni surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,480 | #106,101 | 9.7% |
| Count | 148 | 179 | 20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 19.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Iaboni bearers went from 148 to 179 (+20.9% change). The surname moved up 11,379 positions in the national ranking, going from #117,480 to #106,101.
FAQ
Iaboni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Iaboni?
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the surname Iaboni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,671,972 residents.
How common is Iaboni?
Iaboni ranks #106,101 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 179 people with the surname Iaboni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (205), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Iaboni.
Has Iaboni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Iaboni went from 148 recorded bearers to 179. That is an increase of 31 (+20.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #117,480 to #106,101.
What does the Census say about the background of Iaboni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Iaboni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Iaboni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (162 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Iaboni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Iaboni (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Iaboni mean?
An Italian surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Jacob. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Iaboni (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Iaboni?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.