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

Iannaco, 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 Iannaco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iannaco in America

Iannaco is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iannaco surname appeared 127 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 Iannaco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iannaco 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 Iannaco

The surname Iannaco has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian personal name "Iannico," which itself is a variant of the Latin name "Ioannes," meaning "John."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iannaco can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a certain "Iannaco di Napoli," suggesting that the name was already established in the city of Naples at that time. The name's prevalence in the southern regions of Italy is further evidenced by its appearance in various historical records and manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Iannaco was Giovan Battista Iannaco (1520-1598), a renowned physician and philosopher from the city of Salerno. His writings on medical ethics and philosophy were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

Another significant historical figure with the surname Iannaco was Vincenzo Iannaco (1645-1721), a Neapolitan architect and engineer who played a crucial role in the reconstruction efforts following the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1631. His most notable works include the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Naples.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Iannaco (1732-1804) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the Kingdom of Naples. He was known for his expertise in civil law and his contributions to legal scholarship.

Moving into the 19th century, Francesco Iannaco (1810-1875) was a celebrated painter from the town of Muro Lucano in Basilicata. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in southern Italy, were highly regarded and can be found in several notable art collections.

Another notable figure from this period was Gaetano Iannaco (1848-1912), a politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement, which led to the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was instrumental in promoting social and political reforms.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Iannaco throughout history, reflecting the name's deep roots and significance in various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iannaco

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

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

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