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

Yanna, 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 Yanna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yanna in America

Yanna is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yanna surname appeared 216 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 Yanna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yanna 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 Yanna

The surname Yanna is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is most commonly associated with the southern regions of Italy, particularly Calabria and Sicily. Deriving from the given name "Giovanni," which is the Italian form of "John," the surname Yanna can be considered a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the name of a male ancestor.

Giovanni itself has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." Over time, variations of Giovanni, such as Gian and Gianni, evolved into surnames. The surname Yanna appears to be a derivative or diminutive form of this tradition, possibly influenced by regional dialects and phonetic spelling.

Historical references to the surname Yanna are relatively sparse, but early mentions can be found in regional Italian records from the 14th and 15th centuries. A significant document is the Tabularium Regni Siciliae, which contains entries of land grants and legal disputes often listing surnames. One of the earlier recorded instances of the name Yanna appears in this collection from the year 1375, where a Giuseppe Yanna was listed as a landowner in Calabria.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Yanna. One such individual is Leonardo Yanna, born in 1465 and a well-known merchant in Palermo who expanded his trade network across the Mediterranean. His business dealings are well-documented in maritime trade records of the era, showcasing the prominence of the surname.

Another notable person is Francesco Yanna, a 17th-century scholar and cleric from Naples, born in 1620. He contributed to several theological works and was known for his expertise in canonical law. Records of his works are preserved in the Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli.

In the realm of the arts, Maria Yanna, born in 1742, rose to prominence as an acclaimed opera singer in Venice. Her performances were celebrated in contemporary accounts and contributed significantly to the cultural tapestry of the Venetian opera scene.

During the late 18th century, we find Giovanni Battista Yanna, born in 1770, who served as a physician in Rome. His medical writings, particularly on the treatment of infectious diseases, were influential in early modern medicine. His contributions are noted in several medical manuscripts held in the Vatican Library.

Giuseppe Yanna, born in 1823, was another prominent figure known for his involvement in Italy's unification movement. His political activism and writings were significant in promoting the cause of a united Italy, and his efforts are detailed in various historical accounts of the Risorgimento.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yanna

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

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

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