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

Iosia, 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 Iosia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iosia in America

Iosia is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iosia surname appeared 116 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 Iosia.

The history of the last name Iosia

The surname IOSIA has its origins in medieval Italy, traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have emerged from the Latin word "Iosua," which was a variant spelling of the biblical name Joshua. The name IOSIA was predominantly found in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during this period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IOSIA can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, which mentions a certain "Giovanni di IOSIA" as a landowner in the Chianti region. This document provides evidence of the name's existence in Tuscany during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the IOSIA family rose to prominence in the city of Perugia, located in the region of Umbria. Records from the Archivio di Stato di Perugia mention several notable individuals bearing this surname, including Galeazzo IOSIA (1325-1390), a prominent merchant and banker, and Benedetto IOSIA (1370-1428), a respected lawyer and jurist.

The IOSIA surname is also linked to several place names in Italy. For instance, the village of Iosia, situated in the province of Reggio Calabria, is believed to have derived its name from the IOSIA family, who may have held lands or influence in that area during the medieval period.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the IOSIA surname. One such individual was Girolamo IOSIA (1492-1556), a Renaissance humanist and philosopher from Perugia, who was renowned for his works on ethics and political theory. Another prominent IOSIA was Ottavio IOSIA (1585-1647), a Baroque-era architect and engineer from Florence, who contributed to the design of several notable buildings and fortifications in Tuscany.

In the 19th century, the IOSIA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio IOSIA (1818-1892), a celebrated Italian painter and sculptor from Naples. His works, which often depicted scenes from classical mythology and Italian folklore, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and can be found in various art galleries and museums across Italy.

It is worth noting that while the surname IOSIA has ancient roots and a rich history, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries, particularly outside of Italy. Nevertheless, the name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of Italian heritage and serves as a reminder of the country's diverse cultural and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iosia

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

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

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