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

Iannacone, 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 Iannacone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iannacone in America

Iannacone is the 29019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iannacone surname appeared 818 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 Iannacone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iannacone 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 Iannacone

The surname Iannacone originates from Italy, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian personal name "Giovanni," a variant of the Hebrew name "John," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The suffix "-acone" was commonly added to Italian surnames, serving as a diminutive or indicating a relationship.

The name Iannacone is thought to have emerged in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where it was particularly prevalent. Historical records indicate that the name was present in these areas as early as the 13th century, with variations in spelling such as "Iannaconni" and "Iannacuni" appearing in local documents.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Iannacone can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dated around 1250. This manuscript mentions a certain "Petrus Iannaconus," suggesting the name's existence during that time period.

The name Iannacone has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, a friar named Giulio Iannacone (c. 1420-1490) gained recognition for his theological writings and contributions to the Catholic Church. Another prominent figure was the Italian mathematician and astronomer, Vincenzo Iannacone (1590-1648), who made significant advancements in the field of celestial mechanics.

During the Renaissance, the Iannacone family played a prominent role in the arts. Antonio Iannacone (1515-1585), a renowned painter from Naples, was celebrated for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in Italy. His contemporary, Luca Iannacone (1520-1592), was a skilled sculptor who created several notable works for the Vatican and other prestigious patrons.

In the 19th century, the name Iannacone appeared in the literary world with the poet and essayist, Giuseppe Iannacone (1810-1878), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. He was widely acclaimed during his lifetime and influenced many subsequent Italian writers.

Throughout its history, the surname Iannacone has been associated with various locations, particularly in southern Italy. The town of Iannacone, located in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, likely derived its name from the surname's prevalence in the area. Additionally, the name has been linked to the village of Iannaconata, situated in the province of Salerno, Campania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iannacone

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

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

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