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

Innamorato, 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 Innamorato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Innamorato in America

Innamorato is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Innamorato surname appeared 366 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 Innamorato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Innamorato 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 Innamorato

The surname Innamorato is believed to have originated in Italy during the Renaissance period. It is derived from the Italian word "innamorato," which means "in love" or "enamored." The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was known for being particularly romantic or passionate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Innamorato can be found in the 16th-century play "Gli Innamorati" (The Lovers) by the Italian playwright Giacomo Nardi. The play, written in 1531, features several characters with the surname Innamorato, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the late 16th century, a family with the surname Innamorato was documented in the town of Castelfranco Veneto, located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. This family is believed to have played a prominent role in the local community and may have contributed to the spread of the name throughout the region.

During the 17th century, the name Innamorato began to appear in various records and manuscripts across Italy. One notable example is the 1631 birth record of Giovanni Innamorato, born in the city of Florence. Another record from the same period mentions a certain Lucia Innamorato, who lived in the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Innamorato achieved notable recognition. One such person was Alessandro Innamorato (1760-1828), a celebrated painter from the city of Verona, known for his religious works and portraiture. Another notable figure was Maria Innamorato (1815-1892), a renowned opera singer who performed in many of the major theaters across Italy and Europe.

In the literary world, the name Innamorato is associated with the epic poem "Orlando Innamorato" by Matteo Maria Boiardo (1441-1494). Although Boiardo was not himself known by the surname Innamorato, his poem, which tells the story of the knight Orlando's romantic adventures, may have contributed to the association of the name with themes of love and passion.

Other notable individuals with the surname Innamorato include Pietro Innamorato (1834-1890), a renowned architect from Naples who designed several landmark buildings in the city, and Giovanna Innamorato (1872-1952), a pioneering Italian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage.

While the surname Innamorato may not be as common as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and romantic connotations have made it a distinctive and intriguing name that continues to be borne by families throughout Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Innamorato

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

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

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