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

Infantolino, 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 Infantolino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Infantolino in America

Infantolino is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Infantolino surname appeared 132 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 Infantolino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Infantolino 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 Infantolino

The surname INFANTOLINO originates from Italy. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century, particularly in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. The name is derived from the Italian word "infante," meaning "child" or "infant," with the diminutive suffix "-olino" added to it, suggesting a connection to a child or a small person.

Historical records show that the name INFANTOLINO was present in various medieval documents from southern Italy. One of the earliest known references can be found in the municipal archives of Palermo, Sicily, where an individual named Giovanni Infantolino is mentioned in a land transaction dated 1387.

In the 15th century, the name gained prominence in the city of Reggio Calabria, where a family of INFANTOLINO merchants and landowners was documented. Notably, Giacomo Infantolino (1432-1498) was a successful silk trader who established a thriving business and contributed to the local economy.

As the name spread across Italy, it also appeared in various historical manuscripts and records. For instance, the INFANTOLINO family is mentioned in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana" (Book of Gold of the Italian Nobility), which chronicles the noble families of Italy during the Renaissance period.

Among the notable individuals with the surname INFANTOLINO throughout history are:

1. Vincenzo Infantolino (1568-1634), a renowned painter from Naples known for his religious artworks and contributions to the Baroque style.
2. Maria Infantolino (1690-1755), a scholar and writer from Palermo who published several works on literature and philosophy.
3. Giuseppe Infantolino (1772-1848), a military officer from Reggio Calabria who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected figure in the Italian Risorgimento movement.
4. Luisa Infantolino (1828-1901), a philanthropist and activist from Catania who founded several charitable organizations and advocated for women's rights.
5. Lorenzo Infantolino (1886-1962), a prominent architect from Naples who designed numerous buildings and contributed to the city's urban development in the early 20th century.

Additionally, the name INFANTOLINO has been associated with various place names and localities in southern Italy, such as the town of Infantolino in the province of Reggio Calabria, which likely derived its name from the surname's prevalence in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Infantolino

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

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

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