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

Iapalucci, 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 Iapalucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iapalucci in America

Iapalucci is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iapalucci surname appeared 113 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 Iapalucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iapalucci 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 Iapalucci

The surname Iapalucci originates from Italy, specifically the region of Abruzzo, where it first appeared in historical records around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "i paolucci," which translates to "the little Pauls" or "the descendants of Paul." This suggests that the name may have originated as a patronymic, referring to the descendants of an individual named Paul.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iapalucci can be found in a document from the town of Sulmona, dated 1187. This document mentions a landowner named Guglielmo Iapalucci, who owned several properties in the region. Another early reference to the name appears in a manuscript from the town of L'Aquila, dated 1243, which mentions a merchant named Nicola Iapalucci.

During the Renaissance period, the Iapalucci family gained prominence in the city of Teramo, where they were involved in various professions, including law, medicine, and the clergy. One notable figure from this era was Matteo Iapalucci (1500-1572), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Papal States.

In the 17th century, the name Iapalucci appeared in several church records from the town of Atri, indicating that the family had established a presence in that area. One notable figure from this time was Vincenzo Iapalucci (1628-1698), a Franciscan friar who was known for his works on theology and philosophy.

As the Iapalucci family continued to spread throughout Italy, variations in the spelling of the name began to appear. Some of these variations include Japalucci, Iappalucci, and Giapalucci. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Iapalucci, including:

1. Pietro Iapalucci (1810-1892), an Italian painter and sculptor from Abruzzo, known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Nicola Iapalucci (1872-1945), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
3. Guido Iapalucci (1894-1976), an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Rome and other Italian cities.
4. Emilio Iapalucci (1926-2008), an Italian writer and journalist who published numerous books and articles on Italian culture and history.
5. Marco Iapalucci (born 1971), an Italian actor and filmmaker who has appeared in several Italian television series and films.

While the surname Iapalucci is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, particularly in the regions of Abruzzo and Lazio, it has a rich history that spans centuries and reflects the cultural heritage of these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iapalucci

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

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

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