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

Iacullo, 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 Iacullo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iacullo in America

Iacullo is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iacullo surname appeared 237 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 Iacullo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iacullo 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 Iacullo

The surname Iacullo is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the southern regions of the country, particularly Calabria and Sicily. This surname likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 15th centuries.

Iacullo is believed to be derived from the Latin word "jaculum," which means "javelin" or "spear." This connection suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or a nickname referring to someone skilled in using javelins or spears, perhaps a soldier or a hunter.

While there are no known historical references to the Iacullo surname in significant ancient manuscripts or records, such as the Domesday Book, the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in various Italian municipal archives and church registers from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Giovanni Iacullo, born in Reggio Calabria in 1587. He was a renowned painter and artist, known for his religious works adorning churches in southern Italy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Iacullo (1624-1698), a Sicilian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Palermo and other parts of Sicily during the Spanish rule.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Iacullo (1841-1912) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician from Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in advocating for the rights of the Southern Italian regions.

Another individual of note was Giuseppe Iacullo (1888-1963), a Neapolitan poet and writer who gained recognition for his works celebrating the cultural heritage and traditions of Naples and its surrounding areas.

Lastly, Giovanni Iacullo (1926-2008) was a renowned Italian-American sculptor and artist, born in Calabria but later emigrating to the United States, where he gained international acclaim for his unique sculptural works and contributions to the art world.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals bearing the Iacullo surname throughout history, illustrating its rich Italian heritage and the diverse accomplishments of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iacullo

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

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

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