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

Intal, 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 Intal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Intal in America

Intal is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Intal surname appeared 188 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 Intal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Intal 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 Intal

The surname INTAL originates from the medieval Italian regions of Tuscany and Lombardy, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "integer," meaning "whole" or "complete," potentially signifying an ancestor's wholesome character or a connection to a particular trade or occupation.

The earliest recorded instances of the INTAL surname can be traced back to various historical documents and records from that era. For example, in 1287, a certain Guido Intal was mentioned in the municipal archives of Siena, Tuscany, as a prominent merchant and landowner.

Another notable mention of the INTAL name is found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, which references a certain Benedetto Intal, a respected artisan and member of the local guild.

During the Renaissance period, the INTAL surname gained prominence in the region of Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the city of Bologna. Records from the 16th century indicate that a family by the name of Intal played a significant role in the local silk trade and was known for their entrepreneurial spirit.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the INTAL surname was Giovanni Battista Intal (1525-1592), a renowned architect from Parma who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo della Pilotta.

Another prominent figure was Lucrezia Intal (1570-1643), a celebrated poet and writer from Modena, who was widely acclaimed for her sonnets and lyrical compositions during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the INTAL surname found its way to the Spanish territories of the Americas, with a notable example being José María Intal (1760-1832), a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Nueva España (present-day Mexico).

Throughout history, the INTAL surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including merchants, artisans, architects, writers, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Intal

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

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

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