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

Jannotta, 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 Jannotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jannotta in America

Jannotta is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jannotta surname appeared 190 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 Jannotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jannotta 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 Jannotta

The surname Jannotta is of Italian origin, hailing from the region of Sicily during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "giannetta," which was a diminutive form of the name Giovanni (John). This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or patronymic, referring to a descendant or follower of someone named Giovanni.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a document from the city of Palermo mentioned a certain "Jannotta de Palermo." This indicates that the name was already in use among Sicilian families during that time. It is possible that the name had been present in the region even earlier, as written records from that era were often scarce or lost over time.

The name Jannotta can also be linked to various place names in Sicily, such as the town of Jannotta near Agrigento. It is likely that some families adopted the surname based on their association with these locations or as a way to distinguish themselves from other branches of the same family.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Nicolo Jannotta was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Messina. His wealth and influence suggest that the Jannotta family had already established a respectable status within Sicilian society by that time.

Another historical figure bearing this surname was Giovanni Battista Jannotta, a 16th-century priest and scholar from Palermo. He was known for his contributions to the study of theology and philosophy during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, a family of Jannotta nobility resided in the town of Canicattì, where they owned vast estates and held significant power within the local community. One member of this family, Giuseppe Jannotta (1742-1815), served as a prominent judge and magistrate during his lifetime.

As the Jannotta surname spread beyond Sicily, it also gained recognition in other parts of Italy. For instance, in the 19th century, a composer named Tommaso Jannotta (1811-1881) from Naples achieved fame for his operas and orchestral works, which were performed throughout Europe.

While the name Jannotta may have evolved or been adapted in different regions over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and culture of Sicily, where it first emerged as a distinctive Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jannotta

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

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

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