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

Iraci, 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 Iraci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iraci in America

Iraci is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iraci surname appeared 210 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 Iraci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iraci 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 Iraci

The surname Iraci has its origins in Sicily, Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Greek word "ἡρακλῆς" (Herakles), meaning "glorious gift of Hera." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional strength or bravery.

Iraci is closely linked to the town of the same name located in the province of Palermo, Sicily. The first recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to this region, where it was likely adopted by families who either resided in or had some connection to the town.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Iraci was mentioned in Sicilian records as a prominent landowner and businessman. His descendants continued to use the surname, contributing to its spread across the island.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Vincenzo Iraci (1550-1618) gained recognition for his exquisite paintings and frescoes adorning churches throughout Sicily. His works are still celebrated today as part of the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Iraci (1685-1754), a Sicilian priest and scholar who authored several theological texts that were widely circulated during his lifetime.

As Sicilians emigrated to other parts of the world, the surname Iraci dispersed to various countries. In the late 19th century, a family named Iraci settled in Argentina, where their descendants continue to carry the name.

Throughout its history, the surname Iraci has maintained a strong connection to its Sicilian roots, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Greek culture on the island's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iraci

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

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

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