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

Inzana, 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 Inzana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inzana in America

Inzana is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inzana surname appeared 219 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 Inzana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inzana 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 Inzana

The surname Inzana has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "inzana," which means "boar" or "wild pig." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who hunted or dealt with these animals.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Inzana can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Siena, where it appeared in various official documents and records. During this time, surnames were becoming more common and were often based on occupations, physical characteristics, or place of origin.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Inzana was Giovanni Inzana, a prominent merchant who lived in Siena in the late 13th century. He was a member of the city's wealthy merchant class and was involved in the trade of various goods, including textiles and spices.

In the 14th century, the Inzana family gained prominence in the nearby town of Montalcino, where they were involved in the production of the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Several members of the family, including Matteo Inzana (1320-1390) and Luca Inzana (1350-1412), were noted winemakers and landowners during this period.

The surname Inzana also appears in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as the Veneto region. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Inzana (1530-1592) was a renowned painter and architect from Vicenza. His works included frescoes and architectural designs for churches and palaces in the Venetian style.

Another individual of note was Girolamo Inzana (1680-1756), a scholar and theologian from Naples. He was a professor at the University of Naples and authored several works on theology and philosophy, including a treatise on the nature of the soul.

Over the centuries, the Inzana surname has spread to other parts of the world, though its roots can be traced back to its origins in medieval Italy. While the name may have initially been associated with hunting or dealing with wild boars, it has since become a proud part of Italian heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inzana

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

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

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