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

Iacovone, 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 Iacovone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iacovone in America

Iacovone is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iacovone surname appeared 340 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 Iacovone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iacovone 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 Iacovone

The surname IACOVONE is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. It emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries. The name likely derives from the Italian given name "Iacovo," which is the Italian form of the Hebrew name "Jacob." The addition of the suffix "-one" was a common practice in Italian surnames, indicating a patronymic or familial lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IACOVONE can be found in the historical archives of the city of Naples, where a document from the late 15th century mentions a certain "Nicola Iacovone," a merchant who traded in spices and textiles. In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and land registries in the towns of Avellino and Potenza, suggesting that the IACOVONE family had established roots in these areas.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the IACOVONE surname was Francesco Iacovone (1598-1672), a renowned painter from the town of Gaeta. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, can still be found in several churches and museums in Italy. Another prominent individual was Tommaso Iacovone (1720-1783), a scholar and theologian from Naples who authored several treatises on Catholic doctrine.

In the 19th century, the IACOVONE name gained recognition through the exploits of Giuseppe Iacovone (1812-1891), a patriot and soldier who fought in the Italian Wars of Independence. He rose to the rank of general and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy. His memoirs, published posthumously, shed light on the turbulent times of the Risorgimento.

A notable figure in the early 20th century was Maria Iacovone (1892-1974), a pioneering educator and activist from Potenza. She dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children and advocating for women's rights. Her efforts earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

While the IACOVONE surname originated and flourished primarily in southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries through migration and diaspora communities. The name carries a rich historical heritage, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iacovone

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

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

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