Explore the Family Name Ianni
The meaning of Ianni
Italian: central and southern form of the personal name Gianni, from Greek Iōannēs (see John). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Ettore, Guido, Angelo, Antonio, Dante, Domenica, Emedio, Enrico, Enzo, Gildo, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Ianni in the United States?
The surname Ianni, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,271st most popular surname and by 2010, it had climbed to 30,222nd, representing an improvement of 3.35%. During the same time period, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 10.56%, growing from 701 to 775, while the proportion per 100K population remained stable at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #30,222 | 3.35% |
| Count | 701 | 775 | 10.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ianni
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ianni, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of bearers of the name identify as White, with a very slight decrease from 96.15% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.71% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.13% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.23% | 19.19% |
| 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% |