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

Ianacone, 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 Ianacone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ianacone in America

Ianacone is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ianacone surname appeared 108 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 Ianacone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ianacone 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 Ianacone

The surname Ianacone has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ianacona," which referred to a type of bodyguard or soldier in the service of a nobleman or ruler. The name may also be linked to the word "gianacone," a term used for a mercenary soldier in medieval Italy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ianacone can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Ianacone was mentioned in a document dated 1387. This suggests that the name was already in use in southern Italy during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in records from the city of Genoa, where a family by the name of Ianacone was known to have lived. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of Italy by that time.

During the Renaissance, the name Ianacone was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Tomaso Ianacone, a renowned painter from the city of Siena, who lived from 1498 to 1554. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another prominent figure with the surname Ianacone was Girolamo Ianacone, a scholar and humanist who lived in the 16th century. Born in Naples in 1510, he taught at several universities in Italy and wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy and literature.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records from the city of Venice, where a family by the name of Ianacone was involved in the trade of spices and other goods from the East. One member of this family, Pietro Ianacone, was a respected merchant who lived from 1620 to 1698.

As the centuries passed, the name Ianacone continued to be found in various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in fields such as art, literature, and commerce. However, it remained a relatively rare name, particularly outside of Italy.

Overall, the surname Ianacone has a rich history rooted in the medieval and Renaissance periods of Italy. Its origins can be traced back to the concept of a bodyguard or soldier, and it has been associated with notable figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ianacone

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

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

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