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

Iazzetta, 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 Iazzetta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iazzetta in America

Iazzetta is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iazzetta surname appeared 108 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 Iazzetta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iazzetta 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 Iazzetta

The surname Iazzetta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "iazza," which means "square" or "piazza," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived or worked near a town square.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Iazzetta surname can be found in the archives of the city of Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the 13th century. It appears in a document listing the names of local merchants and artisans who paid taxes to the city. This suggests that the Iazzetta family may have been involved in trade or craft-related activities during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable member of the Iazzetta family was Giacomo Iazzetta, a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Catania, Sicily. His name can be found etched into the stonework of some of these structures, which still stand today.

As the Iazzetta family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Iazzetta, Iazzetti, and Iazzetto. These spelling variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes or record-keepers.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure bearing the Iazzetta surname was Gianfranco Iazzetta, a celebrated painter and fresco artist who lived in the city of Naples from 1520 to 1589. Several of his works can still be admired in churches and palaces throughout the region.

In the 19th century, a notable Iazzetta was Giuseppe Iazzetta, a pioneering engineer and inventor who was born in Catania, Sicily, in 1822. He is credited with developing early designs for steam-powered engines and other industrial machinery, contributing to the growth of Italy's manufacturing sector.

Throughout history, the Iazzetta surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, artists, and intellectuals. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the picturesque town squares of medieval Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iazzetta

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

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

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