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

Iacovino, 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 Iacovino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iacovino in America

Iacovino is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iacovino surname appeared 245 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 Iacovino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iacovino 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 Iacovino

The surname Iacovino originated in Italy, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian personal name Iacovo, which is the Italian equivalent of the name James. This name, in turn, is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Iacovino can be found in historical records from the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Calabria. It is believed that the name may have initially emerged as a patronymic, indicating "son of Iacovo" or "son of James."

One notable historical figure bearing the name Iacovino was Iacovino de Fabritiis, a 14th-century Italian painter active in Naples. His works include frescoes in the Church of Santa Maria Donnaromita and the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore.

Another early bearer of the name was Pietro Iacovino, a 15th-century Italian lawyer and jurist from Naples. He authored several legal treatises and served as a judge in the city's courts.

In the 16th century, the name Iacovino appeared in the village of Scalea, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. The Iacovino family was among the prominent families in the region during this period.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have emerged, such as Iacovini, Iacovone, and Iacovelli. These variations often reflected regional dialects or personal preferences.

One notable figure from more recent history was Giuseppe Iacovino (1850-1925), an Italian painter and sculptor from Naples. He is known for his works depicting scenes from Neapolitan life and his contributions to the revival of the Neapolitan school of painting.

Another individual of note was Vincenzo Iacovino (1877-1945), an Italian playwright and author from Naples. He wrote numerous plays and novels that explored themes of Neapolitan culture and society.

The name Iacovino has also been found in other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and the northern regions, though its origins are primarily linked to the southern regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iacovino

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

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

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