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

Yannotta, 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 Yannotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yannotta in America

Yannotta is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yannotta surname appeared 132 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 Yannotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yannotta 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 Yannotta

The surname Yannotta is believed to have originated in Italy. The etymology of Yannotta suggests it may have been a diminutive form or a variation of the name Giovanni, which is the Italian equivalent of John. This name was particularly prevalent in Southern Italy, where names derived from Giovanni were commonly used.

During the medieval period, the name Yannotta may have evolved from "Giannotta," with "Gian" being a shorthand for Giovanni. The suffix "otta" in Italian surnames often indicates smaller or affectionate forms, suggesting that Yannotta could have originally meant "little John" or "beloved John."

The earliest instances of the name Yannotta can be traced back to parish records and land documents in the southern regions of Italy, such as Calabria and Sicily, in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. An early recorded instance of the surname appears in a land grant document in Calabria in 1624, referring to a certain Pietro Yannotta, a landowner.

Another historical reference includes Maria Yannotta, mentioned in a 1698 baptism record in Palermo, Sicily. These records suggest that the surname was well-established in Southern Italy by the end of the 17th century.

In 1745, Francesco Yannotta, a notable merchant from Naples, is recorded to have had significant influence in the local trade and commerce, contributing to the economic development of the region. His legacy includes a number of commercial documents and correspondences that provide insights into the trading practices of the era.

In 1821, Giuseppe Yannotta, a prominent member of the Carbonari revolutionary group, played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. His involvement in several uprisings against foreign rule demonstrates the continued presence and influence of the Yannotta name in historical events.

The surname Yannotta also appears in emigration records from the late 19th century, when many Southern Italians moved to the United States for better opportunities. Pasquale Yannotta, born in 1854, is documented as arriving at Ellis Island in 1892 and subsequently settling in New York City, where he established a successful tailoring business.

In regard to notable individuals, Luigi Yannotta, born in 1878, became a renowned opera singer in Italy and later performed across Europe. His contributions to the arts include several well-received operatic performances and a legacy of recorded music that remains cherished by classical music enthusiasts.

Throughout history, the Yannotta surname has been associated with various roles and contributions, from landowners and merchants to revolutionaries and artists. Its origins in Southern Italy and the evolution of its spelling reflect the cultural and historical shifts that shaped the region and the people who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yannotta

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

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

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