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

Iraggi, 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 Iraggi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iraggi in America

Iraggi is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iraggi surname appeared 113 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 Iraggi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iraggi 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 Iraggi

The surname Iraggi has its origins in the Italian region of Tuscany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Italian word "iraggio," meaning "ray of light" or "beam." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a particularly bright or well-lit area.

The earliest recorded mention of the Iraggi name can be found in a medieval document from the city of Florence, dated 1187. This document refers to a landowner named Giovanni Iraggi, who owned a vineyard in the hills surrounding the city. It is likely that this individual was among the first to bear the surname.

In the 13th century, the Iraggi family became prominent in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the wool trade. One notable member of the family was Matteo Iraggi (c. 1230-1298), a wealthy merchant who served as a city councilor and was known for his patronage of the arts.

By the 14th century, the Iraggi name had spread to other parts of Italy, including the region of Emilia-Romagna. Here, the name is believed to have evolved into the variant spelling "Iraghi." One of the earliest recorded individuals with this spelling was Giacomo Iraghi (c. 1320-1385), a successful winemaker from the town of Modena.

In the 15th century, the Iraggi family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the legal profession. Notable members from this period include Niccolò Iraggi (c. 1445-1512), a respected jurist and legal scholar, and his son, Giulio Iraggi (c. 1470-1543), who served as a judge in the Neapolitan court.

Over the centuries, the Iraggi name has produced several other notable figures, including the Renaissance painter Girolamo Iraggi (c. 1522-1592), whose works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy. Another notable individual was the 18th-century composer and musician Antonio Iraggi (1726-1801), who was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan musical scene of his time.

While the Iraggi name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with descendants of the original Italian families now found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iraggi

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

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

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