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

Yannucci, 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 Yannucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yannucci in America

Yannucci is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yannucci surname appeared 211 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 Yannucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yannucci 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 Yannucci

The surname Yannucci has its origins in Italy, most prominently in the regions of Abruzzo and Lazio. It can be traced back to the medieval period, specifically around the 13th century. The areas where the name originally thrived were predominantly rural communities where family lineage played a central role in societal structure. The name Yannucci is derived from the Italian given name "Giovanni", which means "John" in English, combined with the suffix "-ucci," which indicates "son of" or "descendant of." Hence, Yannucci essentially means "son of Giovanni."

Yannucci likely evolved from various similar spellings and versions over the centuries. Historical records often show the name as Gannucci, Iannucci, and occasionally Jannucci, depending on regional dialects and phonetic changes. As language evolved and dialects blended, the most prevalent form that survived is Yannucci.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name dates back to a 14th-century document in a small village within the Abruzzo region. This document refers to a landowner named Pietro Yannucci, who was known to have lived during the 1350s. Another early record appears in 1467, referencing a man named Luigi Yannucci in the Lazio region, an influential figure in local commerce.

Several famous individuals bear the surname Yannucci. Giovanni Yannucci, born in 1620 and deceased in 1687, was a noted scholar and theologian from Mantua, whose works were influential in religious and academic circles of his time. In the 19th century, Antonio Yannucci, born in 1803 and deceased in 1870, became a renowned painter whose works are still celebrated in various Italian art museums.

Gioacchino Yannucci, another notable historical figure, was born in 1775 and passed away in 1848. He earned recognition as an early chemist who contributed significantly to the field of alchemy and later chemical studies during the Italian Enlightenment. A more contemporary historical figure, Marco Yannucci, was an influential political figure and senator in the early 1900s in Italy, born in 1871 and deceased in 1935. His contributions to Italy's economic reforms and governance were widely recognized.

Additionally, in the world of sports, Vincenzo Yannucci, born in 1892 and deceased in 1964, was a celebrated long-distance runner who competed in the early 20th century, bringing pride to his regional sports clubs and garnering national attention.

The surname Yannucci encapsulates a rich history and carries a lineage deeply rooted in Italian culture. Its evolution through centuries and its connection to various fields such as academia, arts, politics, and sports make it a fascinating example of Italian onomatology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yannucci

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

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

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