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

Yannetti, 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 Yannetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yannetti in America

Yannetti is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yannetti surname appeared 118 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 Yannetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yannetti 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 Yannetti

Yannetti is a surname with origins traceable to Italy, specifically from regions such as Tuscany and Lombardy, known for their rich history and medieval settlements. The name likely emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century, a period when surnames began to become hereditary in Italy. The etymology of Yannetti suggests it could be a patronymic surname derived from the given name Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John and means "God is gracious." The addition of the suffix -etti is diminutive and affectionate, indicating "little John" or "descendant of John."

Historical records indicate that variations of this surname, such as Gianetti or Janetti, appeared in old Italian manuscripts and legal documents. One of the earliest recorded examples is Giovanni di Gianetti, a merchant from Florence, mentioned in a 14th-century tax record. Over time, the name evolved to Yannetti as regional dialects and phonetic spellings altered its original form.

One historical figure with the surname Yannetti was Bartolomeo Yannetti (born 1453, died 1521), a notable scholar and philosopher from the Renaissance era in Milan. Another prominent individual was Luca Yannetti (born 1510, died 1575), a renowned painter who contributed to the Italian Renaissance's artistic heritage. Pietro Yannetti (born 1645, died 1701), a distinguished jurist and politician, played a crucial role in the legislative reforms in early modern Italy.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in ecclesiastical records. Father Antonio Yannetti (born 1723, died 1791), a Carmelite monk, was recognized for his theological writings and contributions to the Carmelite Order in Tuscany. During the 19th century, Giacomo Yannetti (born 1802, died 1870) emerged as an influential figure in the Italian unification movement, advocating for a unified Italy through his political discourse.

These historical references illustrate the longstanding presence and influence of the Yannetti surname in Italian history, from its medieval origins to significant contributions in various intellectual and artistic fields. The surname reveals a legacy tied to cultural and historical developments in Italy over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yannetti

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

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

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