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

Iannace, 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 Iannace surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iannace in America

Iannace is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iannace surname appeared 124 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 Iannace.

The history of the last name Iannace

The surname Iannace originates from Italy, with its roots traceable to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian regions of Campania and Basilicata, where variations of the name were commonly found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Iannace surname can be traced back to the 13th century, in a document from the city of Salerno, located in the Campania region. This document mentions a certain "Iohannes Iannace," indicating that the name was already in use during that time.

The name Iannace is derived from the Italian personal name "Ianno," which itself is a variation of the Latin name "Joannes" or "Johannes," meaning "God is gracious." The suffix "-ace" is a common Italian patronymic ending, indicating that the name likely originated as a way to identify someone as the son or descendant of an ancestor named Ianno.

In the 14th century, records from the town of Potenza in Basilicata mention a "Nicola Iannace," suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of southern Italy by that time. During this period, variations of the name such as "Iannacci" and "Iannacie" were also documented.

One notable historical figure bearing the Iannace surname was Gian Matteo Iannace (1564-1618), an Italian painter and architect from Naples. He is known for his contributions to the Baroque style of architecture and his work on several churches and palaces in Naples and its surroundings.

Another individual of note was Domenico Iannace (1598-1669), a Jesuit priest and philosopher from the town of Isernia in the Molise region. He wrote several works on philosophy and theology and was highly regarded for his teachings and scholarly pursuits.

In the 18th century, the Iannace surname gained prominence in the region of Calabria, with records mentioning a certain Saverio Iannace (1720-1792), a lawyer and judge from the city of Cosenza. He was known for his expertise in civil law and his contributions to the legal system of the Kingdom of Naples.

During the 19th century, the name Iannace continued to be found across various regions of southern Italy. One notable figure was Giuseppe Iannace (1840-1912), a politician and journalist from the town of Ariano Irpino in Campania. He was actively involved in the Italian unification movement and served as a deputy in the Parliament of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

Another significant individual was Raffaele Iannace (1865-1937), a priest and theologian from the city of Benevento. He was renowned for his scholarly works on Catholic theology and his contributions to the study of the Bible and its interpretation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iannace

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

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 Iannace 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.

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

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