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

Inirio, 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 Inirio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inirio in America

Inirio is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inirio surname appeared 138 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 Inirio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inirio 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 Inirio

The surname INIRIO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the Renaissance period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "inizio," meaning "beginning" or "start," and may have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone associated with a new venture, settlement, or enterprise.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the INIRIO surname can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a document dated 1472 mentions a certain Andrea INIRIO, a merchant involved in the lucrative wool trade. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Italy, with records indicating the presence of INIRIO families in the cities of Florence and Rome. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni INIRIO (1520-1589), a renowned Renaissance painter known for his frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout central Italy.

The INIRIO surname also found its way into historical documents outside of Italy. In the archives of the Spanish Crown, a record from 1612 mentions a certain Pedro INIRIO, a merchant from Genoa who was granted trading privileges in the Spanish colonies of the Americas.

As the centuries passed, individuals bearing the INIRIO surname continued to make their mark in various fields. In the late 18th century, Giulia INIRIO (1755-1835) was a celebrated opera singer who performed in the most prestigious theaters of Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Théâtre des Italiens in Paris.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe INIRIO (1822-1898), an Italian archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Roman civilization through his excavations and writings.

In more recent times, the INIRIO surname gained recognition with Luca INIRIO (1901-1976), a prominent Italian politician and diplomat who served as Italy's ambassador to the United States during the post-World War II era.

While the INIRIO surname may not be among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and connections to notable figures in various fields serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inirio

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

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

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