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

Iancu, 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 Iancu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iancu in America

Iancu is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iancu surname appeared 251 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 Iancu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iancu 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 Iancu

The surname "IANCU" has its origins in Romania, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Romanian word "Iancu," which is a diminutive form of the name "Ioan" or "John." This name was particularly prevalent in the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia, which were part of the historical Romanian lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Diploma of Bărbătescu, a 14th-century document that mentions a certain Iancu, the son of Vlaicu. This document sheds light on the existence of individuals bearing this name during the reign of Mircea the Elder, a prominent ruler of Wallachia in the late 14th century.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Iancu was Avram Iancu, a prominent leader of the Romanians in Transylvania during the 1848 revolution against the Habsburg Empire. Iancu, born in 1824 and died in 1872, played a crucial role in organizing and leading the armed resistance of the Romanian peasants against the imperial forces.

In the 19th century, the name Iancu gained further prominence with the renowned poet and playwright Ion Luca Caragiale, whose full name was Ion Luca Caragiale Iancu. Born in 1852 and died in 1912, Caragiale is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Romanian literature and is celebrated for his satirical works that criticized the social and political realities of his time.

The name Iancu can also be traced back to various place names and geographic locations within Romania. For example, the village of Iancu Jianu, located in Olt County, bears the name of a local landowner from the 18th century. Similarly, the commune of Iancu Nou in Brăila County is believed to have been named after an early settler or landowner with the surname Iancu.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Iancu was Nicolae Iancu, a Romanian football player who played as a striker for several clubs in the mid-20th century. Born in 1924 and died in 1987, Iancu represented the Romanian national team and is remembered for his goal-scoring prowess on the pitch.

Throughout history, the surname Iancu has been associated with various individuals from different walks of life, ranging from political leaders and literary figures to sportsmen and local landowners. While the name may have evolved and taken on various spellings over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich heritage of the Romanian lands and the cultural traditions that have shaped the region's identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iancu

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

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

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