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

Impellizzeri, 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 Impellizzeri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Impellizzeri in America

Impellizzeri is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Impellizzeri surname appeared 344 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 Impellizzeri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Impellizzeri 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 Impellizzeri

The surname Impellizzeri is of Italian origin, specifically from the island of Sicily. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, possibly around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "impellire" and "pelle," which together translate to "to make hairy" or "to cover with hair." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to a furrier or someone who worked with animal pelts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 15th-century document from the town of Caltanissetta, located in the central region of Sicily. The document mentions an individual named Giovanni Impellizzeri, who was a local landowner and farmer.

Another early reference to the name can be found in a 16th-century church record from the city of Palermo, where a family with the surname Impellizzeri is recorded as residents. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of the island by this time.

In the 17th century, there are records of an Impellizzeri family residing in the town of Monreale, just outside of Palermo. One notable member of this family was Antonio Impellizzeri (1630-1702), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the local court system.

During the 18th century, the Impellizzeri name gained prominence in the town of Termini Imerese, located on the northern coast of Sicily. Francesco Impellizzeri (1725-1795) was a successful merchant and landowner from this area, and his family played an influential role in the local community.

Another notable figure with this surname was Giuseppe Impellizzeri (1819-1891), a Sicilian priest and scholar who was born in Palermo. He authored several works on religious history and contributed to the development of education in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Impellizzeri has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Sicily, particularly in the central and northwestern regions. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, lawyers, and members of the clergy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Impellizzeri

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

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

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