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

Immordino, 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 Immordino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Immordino in America

Immordino is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Immordino surname appeared 315 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 Immordino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Immordino 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 Immordino

The surname Immordino is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of southern Italy, particularly in the areas around Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "immordere," which means "to bite" or "to sting." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone who had a reputation for being sharp-tongued or perhaps even aggressive in their manner.

The earliest known records of the Immordino surname date back to the 15th century, where it appears in various documents and records from the regions of Sicily and Calabria. During this time, the name was often spelled in slightly different variations, such as Immordino, Immordeno, and Immordini, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

While no specific historical references to individuals bearing the Immordino name have been widely documented, it is worth noting that several prominent figures throughout Italian history have carried this surname. One notable example is the 16th-century Sicilian artist and sculptor, Vincenzo Immordino (1538-1616), whose works can still be found in various churches and museums across Sicily.

Another notable figure was the 18th-century Neapolitan musician and composer, Giuseppe Immordino (1724-1789), who contributed to the vibrant musical culture of Naples during his lifetime. In the 19th century, the Sicilian-born lawyer and politician, Nicola Immordino (1820-1891), played a significant role in the unification of Italy, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament.

In more recent history, the name Immordino has been associated with several influential figures in various fields. One such individual is the Italian-American neuroscientist and educator, Mariale M. Immordino-Yang (born 1975), who has made significant contributions to the study of emotions and learning.

Another notable bearer of the Immordino surname is the Italian businessman and entrepreneur, Vincenzo Immordino (born 1950), who has been involved in the wine industry and has played a role in promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Immordino

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

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

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