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

Iatarola, 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 Iatarola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iatarola in America

Iatarola is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iatarola surname appeared 121 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 Iatarola.

The history of the last name Iatarola

The surname Iatarola is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Campania and Calabria in Southern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Greek word "iatros," meaning "physician" or "healer." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who practiced medicine or healing arts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Iatarola dates back to the late 15th century in the town of Catanzaro, located in the Calabria region of Italy. In a document from 1492, a certain Giacomo Iatarola was mentioned as a respected physician in the local community.

Another notable historical figure bearing this surname was Girolamo Iatarola, a Neapolitan scholar and author who lived in the 16th century. Born in Naples around 1520, Girolamo Iatarola is known for his works on philosophy and natural sciences, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Iatarola family had established themselves as landowners and noblemen in the region of Campania. Records from this time indicate that a Giovanni Battista Iatarola was a prominent figure in the town of Avellino, serving as a local magistrate and influential citizen.

Moving into the 18th century, the Iatarola name can be found associated with certain place names in Southern Italy. For instance, there is a small village called Iatarola located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, which likely derived its name from the surname itself.

One of the most notable individuals with the Iatarola surname was Carlo Iatarola, a renowned Italian painter who lived from 1795 to 1870. Born in Naples, Carlo Iatarola was a celebrated artist known for his religious and historical paintings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

In more recent times, the Iatarola surname has been carried by individuals from various professions and walks of life. While the name may have originated from the medical field, it has since branched out and spread across different regions and communities in Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iatarola

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

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

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