2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ianacone
An Italian surname derived from the given name "Giovanni" with suffixes meaning "little" or "son of."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Ianacone. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ianacone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Ianacone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ianacone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ianacone
Among Census respondents with the surname Ianacone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ianacone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ianacone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino8.1% · 9
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ianacone
Ianacone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,521 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,867 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 5,521 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 2,867 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ianacone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #148,665 | 1.9% |
| Count | 108 | 111 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ianacone bearers went from 108 to 111 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 2,867 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #148,665.
FAQ
Ianacone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ianacone?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Ianacone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Ianacone?
Ianacone ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Ianacone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ianacone.
Has Ianacone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ianacone went from 108 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Ianacone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ianacone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ianacone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ianacone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (8.1%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ianacone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ianacone mean?
An Italian surname derived from the given name "Giovanni" with suffixes meaning "little" or "son of." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ianacone (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Ianacone?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.