Explore the Family Name Iacovelli
The meaning of Iacovelli
Italian: variant of Iacobelli. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sante, Domenic, Donato, Giacomo, Guido, Marco, Pasquale, Rosaria, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Iacovelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Iacovelli has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,181st in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to 32,123rd, representing a decline of 10.08%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname also decreased from 765 in 2000 to 718 in 2010, marking a 6.14% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 14.29% over the same period, going from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #32,123 | -10.08% |
| Count | 765 | 718 | -6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iacovelli
In regard to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Iacovelli surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.73% identified as such, while in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 95.68%, showing a change of -1.09%. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.35% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, which represents a change of 24.26%. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years. There were some who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000 but none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.68% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.92% | 24.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |