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

Iantorno, 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 Iantorno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iantorno in America

Iantorno is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iantorno surname appeared 174 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 Iantorno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iantorno 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 Iantorno

The surname Iantorno originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "in torno," which translates to "around" or "surrounding." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a family or individual living in a particular area or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iantorno can be found in the historic archives of the city of Naples, dating back to the 14th century. These documents mention a certain Giovanni Iantorno, who was a merchant and landowner in the region. Another notable figure bearing this surname was Nicola Iantorno, a renowned artist and sculptor from the 16th century, known for his works adorning various churches and monasteries in Naples and its surroundings.

During the Renaissance period, the name Iantorno gained prominence with the rise of the Iantorno family, who were influential nobility in the Kingdom of Naples. One member, Gian Battista Iantorno (1550-1618), served as a diplomatic envoy to the Vatican and was recognized for his contributions to the arts and literature.

In the 18th century, the Iantorno name appeared in records related to the town of Avellino, located in the province of Campania. This was likely due to the migration of family members from the Naples area to other parts of the region. Antonio Iantorno (1720-1795), a notable figure from this time, was a respected lawyer and judge in Avellino.

Venturing into the 19th century, the name Iantorno can be found associated with the unification movement in Italy. Giuseppe Iantorno (1810-1872), a passionate patriot and soldier, played a significant role in the struggles for Italian independence and the eventual establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

As the Iantorno family spread across Italy and beyond, various spelling variations emerged, such as Iantorni, Iantorne, and Iantorni. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the Italian phrase "in torno," reflecting the family's historical ties to specific regions or settlements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iantorno

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

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

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