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

Iarussi, 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 Iarussi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iarussi in America

Iarussi is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iarussi surname appeared 277 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 Iarussi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iarussi 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 Iarussi

The surname IARUSSI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Calabria and Sicily in southern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Greek word "iaros," meaning "spring" or "fountain," suggesting a possible connection to a place name or location near a natural water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IARUSSI can be found in the Sicilian town of Mistretta, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in historical documents dating back to the 16th century. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an earlier spelling, such as "Iarrusso" or "Iaruzzo," reflecting the local dialect and pronunciation.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname IARUSSI was Francesco Iarussi, a prominent lawyer and jurist from Palermo, Sicily, who played a significant role in the legal affairs of the Kingdom of Sicily during the Spanish rule.

Moving into the 18th century, records show that a branch of the IARUSSI family had established itself in the town of Reggio Calabria, on the southern tip of the Italian peninsula. One notable member from this lineage was Vincenzo Iarussi, a respected physician and scholar who authored several treatises on medical practices and contributed to the advancement of healthcare in the region.

In the 19th century, the IARUSSI name gained further recognition with the birth of Gaetano Iarussi (1823-1898), a renowned poet and writer from Catanzaro, Calabria. His works, which celebrated the beauty of his homeland and explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed and earned him a place among the notable literary figures of his time.

Another prominent figure bearing the IARUSSI surname was Giuseppe Iarussi (1866-1932), a politician and statesman from Reggio Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in advocating for the development and modernization of his home region.

Throughout history, the IARUSSI name has been associated with various professions, including law, medicine, literature, and public service, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals with this surname to their respective communities and fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iarussi

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

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

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