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

Iozzia, 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 Iozzia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iozzia in America

Iozzia is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iozzia surname appeared 141 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 Iozzia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iozzia 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 Iozzia

The surname Iozzia is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Basilicata and Calabria in southern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the ancient Greek word "iota," which means "the smallest thing" or "a tiny bit." This suggests that the name may have originated from a nickname given to someone of small stature or a diminutive individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iozzia can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Matera, located in the Basilicata region. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo Iozzia, who was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

During the 16th century, the name Iozzia began to appear in historical records from the nearby region of Calabria. In a census conducted in the town of Reggio Calabria in 1567, several families bearing the Iozzia surname were listed, indicating their presence in the area at that time.

A notable figure with the Iozzia surname was Francesco Iozzia, a renowned sculptor who lived in Naples during the late 17th century. Born in 1653, Francesco Iozzia was renowned for his intricate marble sculptures, many of which can still be found adorning churches and public buildings throughout the city.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Vincenzo Iozzia, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1784 in the town of Cosenza, Calabria, Vincenzo Iozzia rose through the ranks of the Italian army and played a significant role in several battles against the French forces.

In the 19th century, the name Iozzia also appeared in records from the island of Sicily. One noteworthy figure was Giuseppe Iozzia, a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament in the late 1800s.

While the Iozzia surname may have originated from a humble nickname, it has since been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including art, military service, and politics. Despite its rarity, the name continues to bear witness to the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iozzia

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

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

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