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

Inzinna, 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 Inzinna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inzinna in America

Inzinna is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inzinna surname appeared 166 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 Inzinna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inzinna 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 Inzinna

The surname Inzinna originated from the Italian island of Sicily, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sicilian town of Incisa, located in the province of Palermo. The name may have evolved from the Latin word "incisus," meaning "cut" or "engraved," potentially referring to the town's location in a valley surrounded by rocky cliffs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Inzinna surname can be found in the municipal archives of Palermo, where a certain Antonino Inzinna is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1472. Another notable early mention is in a document from the Monastery of San Martino delle Scale, dated 1521, which refers to a Giovanni Inzinna as a prominent merchant in the city of Monreale.

In the 17th century, the Inzinna family gained prominence in the town of Corleone, where they were involved in the agricultural and wine-making industries. One notable figure was Giuseppe Inzinna (1639-1712), a respected vintner whose wines were highly sought after by the local nobility.

The 18th century saw the Inzinna surname spread to other parts of Sicily, particularly the cities of Palermo and Trapani. A notable individual from this period was Gaetano Inzinna (1752-1832), a celebrated painter who studied under the renowned Baroque artist Domenico Velasquez. His works can be found in several churches and museums across Sicily.

In the 19th century, the Inzinna family also established a presence in the United States, with many members immigrating from Sicily to seek new opportunities. One of the earliest recorded arrivals was Vincenzo Inzinna (1823-1897), who settled in New Orleans and became a successful merchant and importer of Sicilian wines.

Another notable figure was Ignazio Inzinna (1856-1932), a Sicilian-born lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

Throughout its history, the Inzinna surname has been associated with various occupations, including winemaking, agriculture, art, law, and politics, reflecting the diverse paths taken by its bearers across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inzinna

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

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

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