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

Iurato, 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 Iurato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iurato in America

Iurato is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iurato surname appeared 184 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 Iurato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iurato 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 Iurato

The surname IURATO originated in Italy, specifically in Sicily, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "iuratus," which means "sworn" or "under oath." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had taken an oath of allegiance or had an official position that required swearing an oath.

In the 12th century, the name IURATO appeared in Sicilian records, indicating its early presence in the region. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to 1194, when a certain Guglielmo Iurato was mentioned in a document from Palermo.

During the 13th century, the name IURATO was found in various manuscripts and records from Sicily, particularly in the towns of Messina and Catania. One notable individual from this period was Bartolomeo Iurato, a notary and landowner who lived in Messina in the late 1200s.

In the 14th century, the name IURATO continued to be prevalent in Sicily, with several individuals bearing the name appearing in records related to land ownership, legal transactions, and official positions. One such individual was Giacomo Iurato, a prominent merchant from Palermo who lived in the mid-1300s.

The 15th century saw the IURATO name spread to other parts of Italy, including Naples and Rome. In 1472, a certain Pietro Iurato was listed as a member of a religious order in Naples. Around the same time, a family with the surname IURATO was documented in Rome, where they held positions within the Catholic Church.

In the 16th century, the IURATO name gained further recognition with the birth of Domenico Iurato (1504-1572), a Sicilian painter and architect who contributed to the Renaissance art movement in Italy. Another notable figure was Girolamo Iurato (1550-1620), a Sicilian lawyer and scholar who wrote extensively on legal matters.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the IURATO surname continued to be found in various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing the name engaged in diverse professions, including law, academia, and the arts. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Iurato (1678-1742), a renowned sculptor from Palermo who created works for churches and noblemen across Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iurato

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

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

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