Explore the Family Name Iacona
The meaning of Iacona
Italian (southern): variant of Iacono. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Angelo, Antonio, Gaetano, Pietro, Pino, Sal.
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How common is the last name Iacona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Iacona had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,895th most common, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 46,219th spot, marking a decline of 2.95%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 450 to 461 during the same period, reflecting a 2.44% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #46,219 | -2.95% |
| Count | 450 | 461 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iacona
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Iacona surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic over the decade, falling from 97.78% to 95.23%. At the same time, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.11% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010. This represents a significant change of 212.61%. The census data also shows no individuals with the Iacona surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.23% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 3.47% | 212.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |