Explore the Family Name Iaquinta
The meaning of Iaquinta
Italian: variant (feminine) of Iaquinto. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gaetano, Giovani, Lorenzo, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Iaquinta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Iaquinta has seen a modest increase in its prevalence in the United States. In 2000, it was the 54,152nd most common name with a count of 357. By 2010, it had risen slightly in rank to 53,538th place, with a count of 386, representing an 8.12% uptick. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #53,538 | 1.13% |
| Count | 357 | 386 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iaquinta
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of people carrying the Iaquinta surname identify themselves as White, with a slight decrease from 96.08% in 2000 to 95.60% in 2010. The percentage of Iaquintas identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change over the decade, jumping from 2.24% to 3.11% - an increase of 38.84%. In contrast, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Iaquinta surname group was effectively zero in both years. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races dropped from 1.68% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 95.6% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.11% | 38.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |