2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yaquinto
An Italian surname possibly derived from a location or occupational name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Yaquinto. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yaquinto surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Yaquinto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yaquinto, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yaquinto
The surname Yaquinto originates from Italy and finds its roots in the region of Lombardy. The name first appeared in records from the early Middle Ages, suggestively around the 9th or 10th century. Lombardy, situated in northern Italy, has a rich history of surnames related to geographical locations, professions, and personal characteristics.
The surname Yaquinto is believed to be derived from the Latin name Iacobus, which translates to James in English. Over time, this evolved through the Italianization process, adapting to regional phonetic patterns and dialects, leading to variations such as Giacinto and ultimately Yaquinto. This evolution mirrors the transition typical of many Italian surnames over centuries.
One of the earliest documented references to the surname can be traced back to church records from the 12th century in the Lombardy region, detailing births, baptisms, and marriages. A notable individual, Francesco Yaquinto, appears in a 1267 tax register in Milan. His records indicate he was a prominent landowner, suggesting the family held a significant social standing in the region.
Secondly, in the 14th century, a cleric by the name of Giovanni Yaquinto is mentioned in ecclesiastical records from the city of Pavia, which adds to the evidence of the surname's deep historical roots in Lombardy. These records illustrate the Yaquinto family's involvement in the religious and social frameworks of the time.
Moving forward to the Renaissance period, in 1498, Marco Yaquinto, an artist and sculptor, emerged from Venice. His works primarily focused on religious iconography, and some of his pieces still reside in museums and churches in northern Italy. His notable contributions to art during this vibrant cultural period highlight the broadening influence and reach of individuals bearing this surname.
By the 17th century, another significant figure is recorded in historical documents: Leonardo Yaquinto, born in 1612, who was a physician and academic in Padua. He published several papers on medical practices, signifying the family's continued prominence and adaptation to new professional domains beyond landowning and religious involvement.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, as migration increased, members of the Yaquinto family began to spread into other parts of Europe and the Americas. One distinguished emigrant was Antonio Yaquinto, born in 1784, who travelled to the United States and became a well-known merchant in New York, furthering the global dispersion of the surname.
In summary, the surname Yaquinto has traced a path through history from medieval Lombardy to various parts of the world. Its origins are firmly planted in the Italian tradition, evolving from the Latin Iacobus and witnessing varied forms and spellings in historical records. The name has been borne by several noteworthy individuals, from landowners and clerics to artists and physicians, marking the diverse roles the family has played in historical contexts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yaquinto
Among Census respondents with the surname Yaquinto, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Yaquinto bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yaquinto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yaquinto
Yaquinto appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-10 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,086 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,498 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 19,086 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 2,498 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yaquinto surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #147,954 | 1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 112 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yaquinto bearers went from 109 to 112 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 2,498 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,954.
FAQ
Yaquinto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yaquinto?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Yaquinto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Yaquinto?
Yaquinto ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Yaquinto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yaquinto.
Has Yaquinto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yaquinto went from 109 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Yaquinto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yaquinto, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yaquinto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yaquinto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (8.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yaquinto (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yaquinto mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from a location or occupational name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yaquinto (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Yaquinto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.