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

Incorvaia, 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 Incorvaia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Incorvaia in America

Incorvaia is the 34967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Incorvaia surname appeared 645 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 Incorvaia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Incorvaia 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 Incorvaia

The surname Incorvaia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "incorvare," which means "to bend" or "to curve," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Incorvaia can be found in historical documents from the town of Corleone, a municipality in the Palermo province of Sicily. These records date back to the 14th century and mention individuals with variations of the surname, such as Incurvaia or Incurvara.

The name Incorvaia has also been associated with certain place names in Sicily, particularly those related to geographic features like hills or valleys. For instance, the town of Incorvino in the province of Agrigento is believed to have derived its name from a similar root, suggesting a connection between the surname and the local landscape.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Incorvaia. One such figure was Giovanni Incorvaia (1515-1588), a Sicilian priest and scholar who authored several works on theology and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Vincenzo Incorvaia (1637-1714), a Sicilian painter known for his religious artwork commissioned by churches and monasteries in Sicily.

In the 18th century, the Incorvaia family produced several notable members, including Antonio Incorvaia (1718-1792), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Palermo. His son, Giuseppe Incorvaia (1754-1823), followed in his father's footsteps and became a respected architect in his own right.

Moving into the 19th century, there was Francesco Incorvaia (1820-1892), a Sicilian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Italian state.

While the surname Incorvaia has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, as families migrated and established themselves in new locations. However, the name's rich historical connections to the island of Sicily remain an integral part of its cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Incorvaia

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

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

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