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

Iovinelli, 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 Iovinelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iovinelli in America

Iovinelli is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iovinelli surname appeared 187 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 Iovinelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iovinelli 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 Iovinelli

The surname Iovinelli has its origins in Italy, deriving from the Italian word "giovane," meaning "young." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a young person or someone with a youthful appearance. The earliest records of the name can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name Iovinelli is particularly associated with the regions of Campania and Lazio in southern and central Italy, respectively. Historical records show variations in the spelling, such as Iovinella, Iovinelli, and Giovinelli, reflecting local dialects and traditions.

One of the earliest known references to the name Iovinelli can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already present in southern Italy during that time period.

In the 16th century, records show a Giovanni Iovinelli, born in Naples in 1542, who was a renowned painter and architect. His works can still be seen in various churches and buildings in Naples and the surrounding areas.

Another notable figure with the surname Iovinelli was Antonio Iovinelli, born in Rome in 1675. He was a celebrated composer and musician during the Baroque period, known for his contributions to sacred music and operas.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there was Francesco Iovinelli, a lawyer and judge born in Campobasso, Molise, in 1723. He played a significant role in the legal reforms of the Kingdom of Naples during that time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Iovinelli, born in Caserta in 1810, was a prominent political figure and advocate for the unification of Italy. He actively participated in the Risorgimento movement and was a close associate of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Another notable individual with the surname Iovinelli was Maria Iovinelli, born in Naples in 1867. She was a renowned writer and poet, known for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the surname Iovinelli is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has a rich historical legacy, with various individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across different fields, including art, music, law, and politics, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iovinelli

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

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

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