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

Yanniello, 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 Yanniello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yanniello in America

Yanniello is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yanniello surname appeared 114 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 Yanniello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yanniello 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 Yanniello

The surname Yanniello has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is primarily found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Campania and Calabria. The name likely derives from the Italian given name "Gianni," which itself is a diminutive of "Giovanni," meaning "John" in English. In Italian onomastics, the diminutive suffix "ello" denotes "little" or "son of," which would render Yanniello as "little Gianni" or "son of Gianni."

The surname Yanniello first appeared in medieval records such as parish registers and feudal manuscripts. References to the name can be found in the notarial records and land deeds of the 14th and 15th centuries in southern Italy. For example, a manuscript dated 1457 mentions a land transaction involving a Giovanni Yanniello in the vicinity of Naples. This is one of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname in historical documents.

Historical references highlight the prominence of the Yanniello family in various roles, from minor nobility to members of the clergy. A notable bearer of the name was Angelo Yanniello, born in 1510, who served as a bishop in the town of Salerno. His contributions to religious and civic life were documented in ecclesiastical records from the mid-16th century.

Another prominent figure was Marco Yanniello, born in 1582, who became a respected merchant in the port city of Amalfi. His business dealings and maritime ventures are well-documented in the commercial archives of the city, providing insight into the economic landscape of the time.

In the 17th century, we find Domenico Yanniello, a soldier who fought in the Wars of the Spanish Succession. Born in 1665, he is listed in military records preserved in the state archives of Naples. His service is noted in several battles, and he was decorated for his bravery.

The surname also appears in artistic circles, with Giovanni Battista Yanniello, a baroque painter from Calabria, born in 1720. His works adorned many churches in the region, and his name is mentioned in various art historical records of the 18th century.

By the 19th century, the name Yanniello had spread beyond Italy's borders, with individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Luigi Yanniello, born in 1842, emigrated to the United States and became a prominent figure in the Italian-American community in New York. His name appears in the records of the Italian Benevolent Society and is remembered for his philanthropic efforts to aid fellow immigrants.

The surname Yanniello encapsulates a rich tapestry of Italian history, culture, and societal contributions. From its medieval origins to its expansion across continents, the name has borne witness to the evolution of families and their legacies across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yanniello

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

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

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