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

Insinna, 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 Insinna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insinna in America

Insinna is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insinna surname appeared 111 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 Insinna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Insinna 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 Insinna

The surname INSINNA is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "insinus," which means "bay" or "inlet," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a bay or coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INSINNA can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Bari, Italy, dating back to the 11th century. In these documents, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Insinni" and "Insinno."

During the Renaissance period, the name INSINNA gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the region of Campania. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Girolamo Insinna, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect who was born in Naples in 1540 and died in 1616.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Insinna, a 17th-century Italian composer and organist from Naples, who lived from 1624 to 1697. His works were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime, and he made significant contributions to the development of sacred music.

In the 18th century, the name INSINNA appeared in historical records related to the Kingdom of Naples. Nicola Insinna, born in 1712, was a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Neapolitan judicial system during this period.

Moving into the 19th century, the name INSINNA can be found in connection with the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. Luigi Insinna, born in 1832 in the town of Avellino, was a patriot and revolutionary who fought for the cause of Italian independence.

In more recent times, the INSINNA surname has been associated with various professions and fields. One notable figure is the Italian actor and comedian Maurizio Insinna, born in 1975, who has gained widespread popularity for his work in television and film.

While the name INSINNA is primarily associated with Italy, it is also found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and earliest documented instances can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, particularly the regions of Campania and Puglia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insinna

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

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

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