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

Ioppolo, 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 Ioppolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ioppolo in America

Ioppolo is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ioppolo surname appeared 144 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 Ioppolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ioppolo 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 Ioppolo

The surname Ioppolo is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "iopos" which means "view" or "vista." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in an area with a scenic view or panorama.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ioppolo surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various Sicilian documents and records. It is possible that the name originated from a particular place name or location, as was common during that time period. However, the exact origins remain unclear.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Ioppolo surname was Giovanni Ioppolo, a notable merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Palermo, Sicily, in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade with other Mediterranean countries and owned several properties in the region.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Ioppolo family settled in the town of Monreale, near Palermo. Francesco Ioppolo (1520-1598) was a respected lawyer and judge who served in the local courts of Monreale during this time.

During the 17th century, the Ioppolo surname appeared in various religious documents, indicating that several members of the family pursued careers in the Catholic Church. One such individual was Father Giacomo Ioppolo (1635-1712), who served as a parish priest in the town of Corleone, Sicily.

As the Ioppolo family continued to spread throughout Sicily, some members eventually migrated to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Ioppolo (1825-1892) was a notable artist and painter who was born in Palermo but spent much of his career in Rome, where he gained recognition for his landscapes and historical paintings.

Another notable figure with the Ioppolo surname was Vincenzo Ioppolo (1888-1971), a Sicilian-American mobster who was involved in organized crime in New York City during the early 20th century. He was a prominent figure in the Genovese crime family and was known for his role in various illegal activities.

While the Ioppolo surname may have originated from a scenic location or place name in Sicily, it has since become associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, reflecting the migration and spread of the family across different regions and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ioppolo

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

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

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