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

Iannotta, 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 Iannotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iannotta in America

Iannotta is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iannotta surname appeared 271 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 Iannotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iannotta 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 Iannotta

The surname Iannotta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that the name Iannotta is derived from the Italian personal name "Gianni," which is a variant of the name Giovanni (John). This personal name was often combined with occupational or descriptive surnames to create a more distinctive surname. In this case, "Iannotta" could have been a diminutive or nickname form, possibly referring to a small or young person named Gianni.

Another hypothesis traces the name back to the Latin word "iannua," meaning "door" or "gate." This could indicate that the original bearer of the surname may have been a gatekeeper or lived near a prominent gate or entrance to a town or city.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname Iannotta can be found in various historical documents from the region of Campania. One notable mention is in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Naples, which references a merchant named Pietro Iannotta.

In the 15th century, records show a noble family called Iannotta residing in the town of Aversa, near Naples. This family owned land and properties in the area, suggesting their status and influence at the time.

A prominent individual with the surname Iannotta was Girolamo Iannotta (1550-1619), a Neapolitan philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples. He published several works on metaphysics and natural philosophy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Iannotta (1677-1736), an Italian architect and engineer from the town of Giugliano in Campania. He designed several churches and palaces in Naples and the surrounding region.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Iannotta (1823-1897) was a renowned Neapolitan painter and sculptor. His works were exhibited in various art galleries and salons across Italy.

Vincenzo Iannotta (1892-1964) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician from the province of Avellino. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the anti-fascist movement during World War II.

Overall, the surname Iannotta has a rich history rooted in the southern Italian region of Campania, with numerous notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iannotta

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

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

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