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

Ieronimo, 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 Ieronimo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ieronimo in America

Ieronimo is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ieronimo surname appeared 160 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 Ieronimo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ieronimo 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 Ieronimo

The surname IERONIMO has its origins tracing back to Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Greek personal name "Hieronymos", meaning "sacred name", which was later adopted into Latin as "Hieronymus". This name was then Italianized as "Ieronimo" or "Geronimo" over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IERONIMO can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared in official municipal records from the city of Florence. It is believed that the name initially gained prominence in the region of Tuscany, where it was associated with several noble families.

The name IERONIMO is also mentioned in several historical manuscripts and chronicles from the Italian Renaissance period. For instance, the famous writer and humanist Geronimo Cardano, also known as Girolamo Cardano (1501-1576), was a notable figure who bore this surname.

In the 16th century, the explorer and conquistador Geronimo de Aguilar (c. 1489-1531) played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. He is often referred to simply as Geronimo Aguilar in historical accounts.

Another prominent individual with the surname IERONIMO was the Italian composer and music theorist Geronimo Renato (c. 1625-1689), who made significant contributions to the development of Baroque music.

During the 17th century, the Italian painter and engraver Geronimo Frezza (1659-1743) gained recognition for his works, many of which can still be found in various galleries and museums throughout Europe.

One of the most famous historical figures to bear the surname IERONIMO was the Apache leader Geronimo (1829-1909), whose defiant resistance against the United States government became legendary. He was revered for his bravery and skilled tactics in battle.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the surname IERONIMO or its various spellings, such as Geronimo or Girolamo. While the name's origins can be traced back to Italy, it has since spread and been adopted in various cultures and communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ieronimo

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

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

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