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

Iacona, 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 Iacona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iacona in America

Iacona is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iacona surname appeared 461 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 Iacona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iacona 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 Iacona

The surname Iacona is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the island of Sicily in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, potentially as early as the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that the name Iacona is derived from the Greek word "Iakonos," which means "from Iakon." This could indicate that the name's earliest bearers may have been individuals or families who had migrated from the ancient Greek city of Iakon or its surrounding region.

Another possible origin links the name to the Sicilian town of Iacona, located in the province of Palermo. It is plausible that individuals or families who resided in or originated from this town adopted the name as a surname, following the common practice of the time.

Historical records from the Middle Ages reveal instances of the Iacona name appearing in various documents and manuscripts. One notable example is the Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi, a collection of diplomatic documents from the Aragonese kings who ruled Sicily during the 13th and 14th centuries. This suggests that families bearing the Iacona surname were present and held some prominence within Sicilian society during this period.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Iacona surname is Pietro Iacona, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the 14th century. Records indicate that he possessed significant landholdings in the vicinity of Palermo, further cementing the name's association with Sicily.

Moving forward in time, the Iacona name continued to be present in various regions of Italy. In the 16th century, Giulio Iacona, a renowned scholar and theologian from Naples, gained recognition for his contributions to religious studies and philosophical discourse.

During the 17th century, the Iacona family produced several notable figures, including Giovanni Battista Iacona, a celebrated artist and painter from Messina, whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Sicily.

Another prominent bearer of the Iacona name was Vincenzo Iacona, a respected lawyer and jurist who lived in the 18th century. His legal expertise and writings on civil law earned him a reputation as one of the foremost legal minds of his time in Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the Iacona surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, further solidifying its place in Italian history and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iacona

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

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 Iacona 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 Iacona 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 Iacona was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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