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

Irra, 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 Irra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irra in America

Irra is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irra surname appeared 163 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 Irra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irra 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 Irra

The surname IRRA has its origins in Northern Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "irra," which means "anger" or "wrath," potentially suggesting a connection to an ancestor with a fiery or temperamental personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IRRA surname can be traced back to a document from the city of Milan, dated 1387, where a certain Giovanni Irra is mentioned as a merchant. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the area by that time.

In the 15th century, the IRRA name appears in records from the town of Bergamo, where a family with this surname held a prominent position. A notable member was Pietro Irra, born in 1462, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the local government.

The IRRA surname also has ties to the nearby city of Brescia. In the 16th century, a wealthy landowner named Giacomo Irra, born in 1523, was known for his extensive vineyards and contributions to the local wine trade.

As the centuries passed, the IRRA name spread beyond its Italian roots. In the late 17th century, a French nobleman named Jacques Irra, born in 1671, was recorded as serving in the court of King Louis XIV. This suggests that the name had gained recognition outside of Italy by that time.

Another notable figure bearing the IRRA surname was Antonio Irra, born in 1782 in Naples, Italy. He was a celebrated painter and sculptor whose works were widely admired during the Neoclassical period.

Spanning multiple regions and centuries, the IRRA surname has left its mark in various historical records, from municipal documents to artistic legacies, reflecting its rich heritage and enduring presence across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irra

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

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

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