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

Ianiro, 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 Ianiro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ianiro in America

Ianiro is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ianiro surname appeared 245 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 Ianiro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ianiro 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 Ianiro

The surname IANIRO has its roots in Southern Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

The name IANIRO is thought to be derived from the Greek word "Ianeiros," which means "January." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone born in the month of January or possibly related to some event or celebration during that time of year.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IANIRO can be found in a historical document from the town of Caserta, near Naples, dated around the year 1300. In this document, a man named Giancarlo IANIRO is mentioned as a landowner and prominent member of the local community.

During the Renaissance period, the name IANIRO gained prominence in the city of Naples. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio IANIRO (1520-1598) was a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the artistic renaissance in the region.

Another significant individual bearing the surname IANIRO was Domenico IANIRO (1628-1704), a philosopher and theologian from Calabria. He wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Naples.

In the 18th century, the name IANIRO appeared in various historical records from the town of Sorrento, located on the Amalfi Coast. One such record mentions a merchant named Giuseppe IANIRO (1735-1810), who was involved in the trade of local products like citrus fruits and olive oil.

During the 19th century, the IANIRO family established itself in the city of Reggio Calabria, where they became influential landowners and businessmen. One notable figure was Francesco IANIRO (1845-1922), a successful entrepreneur who founded a textile manufacturing company that employed many locals.

Throughout history, the surname IANIRO has been associated with various professions, including artists, scholars, merchants, and entrepreneurs. While the origins of the name can be traced back to Southern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and the diaspora of Italian families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ianiro

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

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

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