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

Iozzo, 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 Iozzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iozzo in America

Iozzo is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iozzo surname appeared 337 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 Iozzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iozzo 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 Iozzo

The surname Iozzo is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Italy. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "iocularis," which means "jester" or "entertainer." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who worked as a court jester or entertainer.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known bearers of the surname Iozzo were found in the regions of Campania and Calabria. In the 15th century, the name appeared in several municipal records and documents from the city of Naples. One notable early record is the mention of a Girolamo Iozzo, a merchant from Naples, in a trade document dated 1468.

The name Iozzo has also been found in variants such as Iozzo, Iozzi, Iozzio, and Iozza. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. Some scholars believe the name may have been influenced by the Greek word "iokhos," meaning "arrow," suggesting a possible connection to archery or military professions.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Iozzo have made notable contributions. One prominent figure was Antonio Iozzo (1520-1587), an Italian painter and architect from Naples who designed several churches and public buildings in the city. Another was Gian Battista Iozzo (1670-1745), a Neapolitan composer and music teacher who wrote numerous operas and sacred works.

In the 19th century, Francesco Iozzo (1811-1888) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Calabria, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament. Pasquale Iozzo (1856-1923) was an Italian-American author and journalist who immigrated to the United States and wrote extensively about the experiences of Italian immigrants in America.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Giuseppe Iozzo (1913-2001), an Italian footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in Italy and represented the Italian national team in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.

While the surname Iozzo is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, politicians, and athletes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iozzo

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

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

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