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

Incarnato, 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 Incarnato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Incarnato in America

Incarnato is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Incarnato surname appeared 155 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 Incarnato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Incarnato 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 Incarnato

The surname Incarnato originated in Italy and is derived from the Italian word "incarnato," which means "flesh-colored" or "rosy." It is believed to have been a descriptive nickname initially given to someone with a ruddy or flushed complexion.

The earliest known record of the Incarnato surname dates back to the 14th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. Historical documents from this period mention individuals with the surname Incarnato, suggesting it was already established by that time.

In the 15th century, the Incarnato family was recorded in the town of Amalfi, located along the picturesque Amalfi Coast. One notable figure from this era was Pietro Incarnato (c. 1420-1490), a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics.

During the 16th century, the Incarnato surname gained prominence in the city of Salerno, where several members of the family held influential positions in local government and the church. One such individual was Girolamo Incarnato (1550-1618), who served as the Bishop of Salerno from 1605 until his death.

As the Incarnato family spread throughout Italy, the surname also appeared in other regions, such as Tuscany and Lombardy. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Genoa, where they became successful merchants and traders. One notable figure was Antonio Incarnato (1725-1795), a prominent shipbuilder and entrepreneur.

Another prominent individual bearing the Incarnato surname was Giuseppe Incarnato (1820-1892), a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Italy and gained widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

While the Incarnato surname has roots predominantly in Italy, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, the earliest and most significant historical records of the name can be traced back to the coastal regions of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Incarnato

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

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

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