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

Iannuzzi, 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 Iannuzzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iannuzzi in America

Iannuzzi is the 20468th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iannuzzi surname appeared 1,297 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 Iannuzzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iannuzzi 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 Iannuzzi

The surname Iannuzzi has its roots in Southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria. It is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name Iannuzzi is thought to be a patronymic derived from the Italian given name Gianni or Gianno, which is a diminutive form of Giovanni (John). The suffix "-uzzi" or "-ucci" was commonly added to Italian names to indicate a familial or parental relationship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iannuzzi can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record from the Kingdom of Naples in the 16th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Iannuzzi residing in various towns and villages of the region.

The name Iannuzzi may also have connections to particular locations or place names in Southern Italy. For example, there is a town called Iannuzzo in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, which could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Iannuzzi. One of the earliest was Antonio Iannuzzi (1618-1693), an Italian painter and architect from Naples who worked in the Baroque style. Another prominent figure was Giulio Iannuzzi (1814-1875), an Italian patriot and politician who played a role in the Italian unification movement.

In the 20th century, Pasquale Iannuzzi (1899-1963) was an Italian politician and member of the Christian Democratic party, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament. Vincenzo Iannuzzi (1928-2014) was an Italian actor and voice actor known for his work in dubbing English-language films into Italian.

Another notable figure was Antonietta Iannuzzi (1925-2010), an Italian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly renowned for her roles in Neapolitan comedies and dramas.

While the surname Iannuzzi is predominantly found in Southern Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Italian regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iannuzzi

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

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

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