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

Iasimone, 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 Iasimone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iasimone in America

Iasimone is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iasimone surname appeared 103 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 Iasimone.

The history of the last name Iasimone

The surname Iasimone is thought to have originated in Sicily, Italy, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the old Italian word "iasemi," meaning jasmine, possibly referring to someone who grew or sold the fragrant flower.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iasimone can be found in a 14th-century Sicilian census record, where it was spelled "Iasimuni." This variation suggests that the name may have been influenced by the Greek word "iasmos," also meaning jasmine.

In the 15th century, there are mentions of the Iasimone family in the town of Palermo, where they were involved in the cultivation and trade of jasmine and other aromatic plants. One notable member was Giuseppe Iasimone (1432-1498), a renowned perfumer and alchemist who developed new techniques for distilling essential oils.

The name Iasimone also appears in some historical records from the island of Malta, which was under the rule of the Kingdom of Sicily for several centuries. This connection may indicate that the name was brought to Malta by Sicilian settlers or merchants.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Iasimone family migrated to Naples, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One prominent figure from this period was Antonio Iasimone (1612-1689), a wealthy merchant who owned several ships and traded in spices and luxury goods from the East.

Another notable bearer of the Iasimone name was Maria Iasimone (1720-1795), a Sicilian painter and artist who was celebrated for her still-life paintings featuring intricate floral arrangements, including jasmine blooms.

Throughout history, the surname Iasimone has been associated with various professions and trades related to the cultivation, distillation, and trade of aromatic plants and fragrances, reflecting its probable origin and connection to the jasmine flower.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iasimone

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

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 Iasimone 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.

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

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