Find out how popular the last name Iaccino is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Iaccino.

Iaccino, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Iaccino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iaccino in America

Iaccino is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iaccino surname appeared 134 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Iaccino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iaccino to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Iaccino

The surname Iaccino originated in Italy, specifically from the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. This surname is derived from the Italian word "iacco," which means a type of jacket or tunic worn by peasants and commoners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Iaccino can be found in a census record from the town of Lauria, in the Basilicata region, dated back to 1389. This document listed several families bearing the name Iaccino, indicating that the name had already been established in the area by that time.

In the 15th century, a merchant named Giovanni Iaccino from the city of Naples was mentioned in several trade records, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of Italy. During this period, the surname was also spelled as "Iachino" or "Iacchino," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Iaccino was Nicola Iaccino, born in 1492 in the town of Montemarano, in the Campania region. He was a renowned blacksmith and his family's legacy in metalworking continued for generations.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Raffaele Iaccino (1618-1683) from the town of Avigliano, in Basilicata, gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname Iaccino was Antonio Iaccino (1738-1812), a lawyer and scholar from Naples. He authored several legal treatises and was highly respected in his field.

During the 19th century, a family of artists named Iaccino from the town of Candida, in Basilicata, gained recognition for their beautiful ceramic works. Giuseppe Iaccino (1823-1896) and his sons, Antonio (1849-1924) and Raffaele (1855-1932), were particularly renowned for their intricate pottery designs.

While the surname Iaccino is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the southern regions of Italy, dating back several centuries. The name's origins can be traced back to the clothing worn by the working class, reflecting the humble beginnings of many families who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iaccino

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Iaccino.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Iaccino was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Iaccino has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Iaccino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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