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

Iannacci, 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 Iannacci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iannacci in America

Iannacci is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iannacci surname appeared 112 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 Iannacci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iannacci 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 Iannacci

The surname Iannacci is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.

Iannacci is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Ianni, which is a variant of the Italian form of the name Giovanni (John). The suffix "-acci" is a common Italian surname ending that often indicates ancestry or lineage.

In the early records of Naples and its surrounding areas, the name Iannacci can be found in various spellings, such as Ianacci, Iannazzi, and Ianazzi. These variations reflect the local dialects and the evolution of the written form of the name over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Iannacci was Matteo Iannacci, a notable scholar and philosopher who lived in the 14th century in the city of Salerno. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied in the universities of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Iannacci family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Girolamo Iannacci (1522-1590) was a renowned poet and playwright from Naples, whose works were celebrated for their wit and satirical commentary on the social and political issues of the time.

In the 18th century, the Iannacci name was associated with the Neapolitan School of Painters. Gennaro Iannacci (1720-1788) was a respected portraitist and fresco painter who contributed to the artistic traditions of Naples.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Iannacci (1844-1917), a composer and conductor from Calabria. He is remembered for his operas and orchestral works, which were influenced by the rich musical traditions of southern Italy.

The Iannacci surname also has a presence in the realm of science. Antonio Iannacci (1892-1967) was a prominent Italian physicist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radio technology and telecommunications.

While the Iannacci name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insights into the rich heritage and cultural significance of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iannacci

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

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

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