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

Inserra, 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 Inserra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inserra in America

Inserra is the 28883rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inserra surname appeared 823 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 Inserra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inserra 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 Inserra

The surname Inserra has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, likely between the 13th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to derive from the Latin word "inserra," which translates to "enclosure" or "enclosed space," potentially referring to a specific location or property associated with the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Inserra surname can be found in historical documents from the town of Teggiano, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. These records date back to the 15th century and mention individuals bearing the name Inserra, suggesting a long-standing presence in the region.

In the 16th century, the Inserra name appears in various records and documents from the Kingdom of Naples, which at the time encompassed a significant portion of southern Italy. One notable individual was Giovanni Battista Inserra (1557-1628), a prominent Catholic theologian and philosopher from the town of Contursi Terme in Salerno.

During the 17th century, the Inserra surname gained recognition in the city of Naples itself. Antonio Inserra (1633-1701) was a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked on various churches and aristocratic residences throughout the city. His work can still be admired in the Church of Santa Maria della Sanità and the Palazzo Reale di Napoli.

In the 18th century, the Inserra family had established itself in the region of Calabria, particularly in the town of Catanzaro. Antonio Inserra (1712-1798) was a respected lawyer and magistrate who served in the judicial system of the Kingdom of Naples.

As the centuries progressed, the Inserra surname continued to spread across southern Italy and beyond. Notable figures include Giuseppe Inserra (1856-1932), a politician and member of the Italian Parliament from the province of Reggio Calabria, and Francesco Inserra (1920-2002), a prominent Italian actor and director who appeared in numerous films throughout the 20th century.

While the Inserra name may have evolved from various spellings or place names over time, its roots can be traced back to the vibrant history and culture of southern Italy, reflecting the rich tapestry of regional identities that have shaped the country's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inserra

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

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

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