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

Yannuzzi, 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 Yannuzzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yannuzzi in America

Yannuzzi is the 42640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yannuzzi surname appeared 508 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 Yannuzzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yannuzzi 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 Yannuzzi

The surname Yannuzzi traces its origins to Italy, specifically from the southern regions such as Calabria and Sicily. This surname is thought to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries, a time when surnames began to be recorded more systematically in Italy due to increasing population and the need for more specific identification.

The name Yannuzzi likely derives from the Italian given name "Giovanni," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious." This suggests that the name may have initially been a patronymic, indicating descent from a man named Giovanni or a variant thereof. Over time, regional dialects and linguistic shifts could have transformed "Giovannuzzi" or "Ianuzzi" into "Yannuzzi."

Historically, surnames were often recorded in various spellings, reflecting the local dialects and literate practices of the scribes. In old records, multiple variations such as Ionuzzi, Iannuzzi, and Jannuzzi appear, demonstrating the surname's phonetic evolution. The first recorded examples of the name appear in church registers and notarial documents from the late 14th century. For instance, a Giovanni Yannuzzi is noted in the late 1390s in the archives of Calabria, showing the name's early presence in official records.

In terms of famous bearers, one eminent individual was Antonio Yannuzzi, a scholar born in 1603 and who contributed extensively to early Italian literature and theology before his death in 1674. Moving forward in history, Giulia Yannuzzi, born in 1781, was a well-known opera singer who performed in several prestigious Italian and European theaters, dying in 1825.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was Luigi Yannuzzi, an influential political figure in the early 19th century, born in 1802. He was active during the Italian unification and played a small but significant role in local governance in Sicily, passing away in 1877. In the realm of art, Alessandra Yannuzzi, born in 1845, became known for her portrait paintings, exhibiting widely in Italy and Paris before her death in 1912.

Finally, the early 20th century saw the rise of Giuseppe Yannuzzi, born in 1878, who became recognized for his advancements in engineering, particularly in the field of bridge construction across southern Italy. His innovative methods left a lasting impact before he passed away in 1946.

The Yannuzzi surname reveals a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and linguistic threads, connecting its bearers to significant periods and regions in Italian history. Through various spellings and notable individuals, it reflects both the personal and communal narratives that have shaped and been shaped by the Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yannuzzi

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

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

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