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

Jannone, 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 Jannone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jannone in America

Jannone is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jannone surname appeared 177 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 Jannone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jannone 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 Jannone

The surname Jannone is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the area around Naples. The name is derived from the Italian word "giannone," which is a diminutive form of the name "Giovanni," meaning "John."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jannone can be found in the "Codice diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. In this document, a person named "Ioannes Iannonis" is mentioned, suggesting that the surname was already in use at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Jannone gained prominence in Italy. In the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Pietro Antonio Jannone, a scholar and historian from Naples. He was born in 1676 and is best known for his work "Storia civile del Regno di Napoli," a comprehensive history of the Kingdom of Naples.

Another significant individual with the surname Jannone was Gennaro Jannone, an Italian painter and engraver who lived during the 17th century. He was born in Naples around 1600 and is renowned for his religious paintings and etchings, which can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 19th century, the name Jannone was associated with Antonio Jannone, an Italian lawyer and politician. He was born in 1838 in the town of Caserta and played a prominent role in the unification of Italy, serving as a member of the Italian parliament.

One of the most famous people with the surname Jannone was Raffaele Jannone, an Italian musician and composer who lived in the early 20th century. Born in Naples in 1890, he is best known for his compositions for the piano and his contributions to the Neapolitan song tradition.

While the surname Jannone has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insights into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Italian cultural context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jannone

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

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

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