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

Irrera, 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 Irrera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irrera in America

Irrera is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irrera surname appeared 149 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 Irrera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irrera 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 Irrera

The surname Irrera is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "eiros," meaning "wool," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a wool-related trade or occupation in ancient times.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Irrera can be traced back to the 14th century in Sicily. Historical records indicate that the name was prevalent in the towns of Palermo and Catania during this period. Some variations in spelling, such as Irriera and Irrara, were also documented.

One notable reference to the name Irrera can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi di Sicilia," a collection of diplomatic documents from the Aragonese rulers of Sicily, dating back to the 15th century. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname may have held positions of some importance during that era.

In the 16th century, the name Irrera appeared in various Sicilian records, including birth, marriage, and death registers. One prominent figure from this time was Vincenzo Irrera (1520-1588), a renowned painter and sculptor from Palermo, known for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement in Sicily.

The 17th century saw the rise of another notable individual with the surname Irrera, Girolamo Irrera (1642-1711), a Sicilian jurist and author who wrote extensively on legal matters and is remembered for his treatise on Sicilian feudal law.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Irrera gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Irrera (1778-1843), a distinguished Italian botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Sicily.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals bearing the surname Irrera left their mark in various fields. One such figure was Giuseppe Irrera (1820-1892), a Sicilian patriot and politician who played a pivotal role in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification.

Another notable individual from this period was Raffaele Irrera (1856-1932), a renowned Sicilian painter whose works captured the landscapes and daily life of his native island, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition.

As the centuries progressed, the name Irrera continued to be associated with notable figures across various disciplines, further solidifying its place in the rich tapestry of Sicilian and Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irrera

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

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

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