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

Insalaco, 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 Insalaco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insalaco in America

Insalaco is the 30222nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insalaco surname appeared 775 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 Insalaco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Insalaco 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 Insalaco

The surname Insalaco originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "insalare" or "insalata," which translate to "to salt" or "salad." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the salting or preservation of foods, particularly vegetables.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Insalaco can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, where it appeared in various documents and records from the regions mentioned above. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the parish records of the town of Palermo, Sicily, in the year 1622.

Throughout history, there have been several individuals bearing the surname Insalaco who have left their mark. One such person was Giovanni Insalaco, a prominent merchant and trader from Catania, Sicily, who lived in the late 17th century. His successful business ventures allowed him to amass considerable wealth, which he used to support various charitable causes in his hometown.

Another notable figure was Maria Insalaco, born in 1792 in Reggio Calabria. She was a renowned painter and artist whose works were displayed in various galleries and exhibitions throughout Italy. Her unique style and exceptional talent earned her recognition and praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike.

In the late 19th century, Francesco Insalaco, a native of Messina, Sicily, rose to prominence as a respected lawyer and legal scholar. His contributions to the field of jurisprudence were widely acknowledged, and he authored several influential publications on civil and criminal law.

During the early 20th century, Vincenzo Insalaco, born in 1904 in Catania, Sicily, was a prominent figure in the Italian labor movement. As a trade union leader, he fought tirelessly for the rights and fair treatment of workers, and his efforts played a crucial role in improving working conditions and wages across various industries.

Another individual of note was Giuseppe Insalaco, born in 1932 in Reggio Calabria. He was a renowned historian and academic, specializing in the study of Italian history and culture. His scholarly works and research shed light on various aspects of Italy's rich heritage and made significant contributions to the field of historical studies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insalaco

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

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

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