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

Iaia, 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 Iaia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iaia in America

Iaia is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iaia surname appeared 136 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 Iaia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iaia 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 Iaia

The surname IAIA is believed to have originated in Italy, where it is thought to have first appeared in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "iaia," which means "aunt" or "elderly woman." It is likely that the name was initially a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who was perceived as having an elderly or aunt-like demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IAIA surname can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1327, which mentions a certain "Iacomo Iaia." This suggests that the name was already in use in Tuscany during that time. Some variations of the spelling, such as "Iaya" or "Iaja," can also be found in historical records from various regions of Italy.

In the 15th century, the IAIA name appears to have spread beyond Tuscany, with mentions of individuals bearing the surname in Naples and other parts of southern Italy. For example, a record from 1487 mentions a "Petro Iaia" from the town of Salerno.

One notable historical figure with the IAIA surname was Francesco Iaia, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect who was active in Naples. He is known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 17th century, the IAIA name gained some prominence in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. A notable individual from this period was Domenico Iaia (1628-1695), a Franciscan friar and scholar who was born in the town of Chieti.

Another interesting figure bearing the IAIA surname was Giuseppe Iaia (1785-1857), an Italian painter and sculptor from the town of Montemurro in Basilicata. He is known for his religious works and portraits, some of which can still be seen in churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.

Throughout its history, the IAIA surname has remained relatively concentrated in Italy, particularly in the southern regions. While it is not an exceptionally common name, it has left its mark on various aspects of Italian culture and history over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iaia

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

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

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