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

Intelisano, 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 Intelisano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Intelisano in America

Intelisano is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Intelisano surname appeared 147 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 Intelisano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Intelisano 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 Intelisano

The surname INTELISANO originated in southern Italy, likely in the regions of Calabria or Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "intelligente" and "sano," which translates to "intelligent" and "healthy," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was considered intelligent and in good health.

The earliest known record of the INTELISANO surname dates back to the late 15th century, around the time of the Renaissance in Italy. However, it is possible that the name existed earlier, as record-keeping was not as consistent or comprehensive in earlier centuries. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in a small village in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, in a municipal record from the late 1400s.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, several individuals bearing the INTELISANO surname were mentioned in various documents and records across southern Italy. For example, a merchant named Giovanni INTELISANO was noted in a trade ledger from Palermo, Sicily, in 1572. Additionally, a priest named Vincenzo INTELISANO was recorded as serving in a church in the town of Reggio Calabria in the early 1600s.

One of the more notable figures with the INTELISANO surname was Domenico INTELISANO, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the late 17th century. Born in 1658 in the town of Catanzaro, Calabria, Domenico INTELISANO was known for his writings on metaphysics and ethics, and he taught at several universities in southern Italy during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Maria INTELISANO, a prominent artist and painter who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1763 in Palermo, Sicily, Maria INTELISANO was renowned for her portraits and religious works, which were commissioned by various churches and wealthy patrons throughout the region.

In the 19th century, the INTELISANO surname continued to appear in various records across southern Italy. One notable figure was Giuseppe INTELISANO, a lawyer and political activist who was born in 1822 in the town of Crotone, Calabria. He was known for his involvement in the Italian unification movement and his advocacy for social and political reforms.

Throughout its history, the INTELISANO surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including merchants, clergy, scholars, artists, and lawyers. While the name originated in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, as families migrated and settled in different regions or countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Intelisano

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

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

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