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

Ionno, 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 Ionno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ionno in America

Ionno is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ionno surname appeared 103 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 Ionno.

The history of the last name Ionno

The surname IONNO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to derive from the Italian word "ionno," which means "blonde" or "fair-haired," suggesting that the original bearer of this surname may have had distinct physical features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IONNO can be found in the historic city of Naples, where several families bearing this surname were documented in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name was particularly prevalent in the town of Portici, located near the famous Mount Vesuvius.

In the late 16th century, a man named Giovan Battista IONNO (1568-1642) gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Naples, including the Church of San Giuseppe delle Monache and the Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano.

Another prominent figure with the surname IONNO was Giuseppe IONNO (1692-1768), a renowned painter from the town of Portici. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and landscapes, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout the Campania region.

During the 18th century, the IONNO family produced a notable scholar and philosopher named Antonio IONNO (1723-1798). He was a professor at the University of Naples and wrote extensively on topics ranging from metaphysics to natural philosophy.

In the 19th century, a man named Vincenzo IONNO (1819-1891) gained recognition as a successful entrepreneur and businessman. He founded a successful textile factory in Naples, which employed hundreds of workers and contributed significantly to the local economy.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname IONNO was Maria IONNO (1875-1952), a renowned opera singer who performed in various theaters across Italy and Europe. She was particularly celebrated for her roles in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.

Over the centuries, the surname IONNO has spread beyond its origins in Campania, with families bearing this name found in various parts of Italy and even in other countries. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic region of Campania, where it emerged as a distinctive surname reflecting the physical characteristics of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ionno

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

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 Ionno 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.

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

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