2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Yannetta
An Italian surname meaning "little John" or "son of John."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Yannetta. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yannetta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Yannetta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yannetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yannetta
The surname Yannetta has its roots in Italy, particularly in the southern regions. This name is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, with records dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Southern Italy, especially areas like Calabria and Sicily, were notable for the development and use of this surname. Yannetta may derive from the diminutive form of the Italian given name "Gianni," which itself is a form of the name "John." The suffix "-etta" is a common diminutive in Italian, making Yannetta roughly translate to "little John" or "beloved John."
Historical references to the surname Yannetta can be found in several old manuscripts and land records. One of the earliest mentions of a similar name appears in 1324 in the "Statuti di Viterbo," a collection of laws and decrees from the Viterbo region. This document lists a Giovanni di Anastasio Yannetto, suggesting an early form of the name. The name Yannetta shows variations such as Yanneto, Yannetti, and Ionetta in different historical records, depending on regional dialects and the influence of Latin.
In 1453, a merchant named Antonio Yannetta is mentioned in trade records from Naples. His business dealings with Venetian traders make him one of the earlier recorded individuals with this surname. Passing through generations, this surname can be found in church registers documenting births, marriages, and deaths. One notable entry is that of a Francesco Yannetta, born in 1689 in Palermo, who became known for his legal work and is mentioned in Palermo town records from 1730.
During the 19th century, the surname was carried by several notable individuals. Pietro Yannetta, born in 1801, was a renowned sculptor from Reggio Calabria. His works are still on display in several Italian museums and historical buildings. Another prominent figure is Maria Yannetta di Sant'Angelo, a poet and writer born in 1847, who contributed to the Sicilian literary movement until her death in 1902.
The surname Yannetta also appears in maritime records of the late 19th century. Captain Lorenzo Yannetta, a respected sea captain from Amalfi, was born in 1864 and led several successful trans-Atlantic voyages, thus contributing to his family's prominence. His documented travels and trading endeavors have been preserved in the Archivo di Stato in Naples.
Historically, the surname Yannetta was not just confined to Italy. Emigration patterns during the late 1800s and early 1900s saw many Yannettas move to North and South America, carrying their name and heritage with them. These migrations are reflected in passenger lists and immigration documents where the Yannetta name is frequently recorded.
In summary, the surname Yannetta originates from southern Italy with historical mentions dating back to the 13th century. It has evolved through various forms and been carried by several notable individuals, enriching the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yannetta
Among Census respondents with the surname Yannetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Yannetta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yannetta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yannetta
Yannetta appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-3 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-3.0%) | Up 3,443 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yannetta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #156,269 | 2.2% |
| Count | 101 | 98 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yannetta bearers went from 101 to 98 (-3.0% change). The surname moved up 3,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,269.
FAQ
Yannetta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yannetta?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Yannetta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Yannetta?
Yannetta ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Yannetta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yannetta.
Has Yannetta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yannetta went from 101 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 3 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Yannetta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yannetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yannetta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yannetta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (7.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yannetta (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yannetta mean?
An Italian surname meaning "little John" or "son of John." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yannetta (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Yannetta?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.