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

Iovine, 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 Iovine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iovine in America

Iovine is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iovine surname appeared 459 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 Iovine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iovine 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 Iovine

The surname Iovine has its roots in Italy, originating during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "giovina," which means "youth" or "young person." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a young person or a family with many children.

Iovine is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from these areas, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Nicola Iovine, a nobleman from the town of Salerno, who lived in the late 13th century. His name appears in several records related to land disputes and legal transactions during that time.

In the 15th century, the Iovine family became prominent in the city of Naples. Giulio Iovine, born in 1452, was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Naples. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Iovine, a military commander who fought in the Italian Wars of the 16th century. Born in 1498 in the town of Cosenza, Vincenzo earned a reputation for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

During the 17th century, the Iovine name was associated with several prominent artists and architects in Naples. Mario Iovine, born in 1612, was a renowned painter whose works adorned many churches and noble residences in the city.

In more recent history, Domenico Iovine (1888-1967) was an Italian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the anti-fascist resistance movement during World War II. He was a member of the Italian Parliament and served as the editor of several influential newspapers in Naples.

While the surname Iovine is predominantly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the southern regions of Italy, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iovine

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

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

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