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

Iacovetta, 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 Iacovetta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iacovetta in America

Iacovetta is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iacovetta surname appeared 130 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 Iacovetta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iacovetta 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 Iacovetta

The surname Iacovetta originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian name "Iacovo," which is a variant of the biblical name Jacob. The name Iacovo is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Iacobus," which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Ya'akov."

The Iacovetta surname was most prevalent in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were residents of these regions, where the name evolved from its original form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Iacovetta surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples from the late 13th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Iacovetta, suggesting that the name was already established in this region by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the Iacovetta surname was Gian Iacovetta, a merchant and trader from the town of Amalfi. He is mentioned in several documents related to trade transactions along the Mediterranean coast, indicating the prominence of the Iacovetta family in the region's economic activities.

During the Renaissance period, the Iacovetta surname gained further recognition with the work of Antonio Iacovetta, a renowned painter from Naples who lived between 1480 and 1550. His artworks can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy, showcasing his talent and contribution to the artistic culture of the time.

Another notable individual with the Iacovetta surname was Luca Iacovetta, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was born in the town of Sorrento in 1522 and gained recognition for his writings on philosophy and metaphysics, which were widely read and discussed among intellectual circles of the time.

In the 18th century, the Iacovetta surname was associated with the noble family of the same name from the city of Salerno. This family played a significant role in the political and social affairs of the region, and several members held influential positions within the local government and institutions.

Throughout its history, the Iacovetta surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Iacovetti, Iacovetto, and Iacovetta. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in historical records. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its deep-rooted Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iacovetta

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

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

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