Find out how popular the last name Albizo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Albizo.

Albizo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Albizo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albizo in America

Albizo is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albizo surname appeared 113 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Albizo.

The history of the last name Albizo

The surname Albizo is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian personal name Albizo, which is a form of the Old Germanic name Alberich or Alderich, meaning "elf ruler" or "ancient ruler."

The earliest known record of the name Albizo can be found in the Florentine registry of births and deaths, dating back to the 13th century. It was predominantly found in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where it was associated with noble families and landowners.

One notable figure bearing the surname Albizo was Rinaldo degli Albizzi (1370-1442), a prominent Florentine statesman and leader of the oligarchic republican regime in Florence during the 15th century. He played a significant role in the political conflicts between the Albizzi and Medici families, which eventually led to the rise of the Medici dynasty.

Another historical figure was Antonio Albizzi (1547-1626), a Florentine painter and architect who worked during the late Renaissance period. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Florence and the surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, Girolamo Albizo (1700-1774) was a Venetian nobleman and patron of the arts. He was a prominent collector of paintings and sculptures, and his collection formed the basis of the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice.

The surname Albizo can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Genoa and Naples. In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Albizo (1515-1590) was a renowned lawyer and legal scholar from Genoa, who wrote extensively on maritime law and commercial regulations.

During the 19th century, Francesco Albizo (1820-1892) was an Italian politician and journalist from Naples. He was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement and advocated for the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

While the surname Albizo is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be found throughout Italy and among Italian diaspora communities around the world, carrying a rich historical legacy and connections to the country's cultural and political past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albizo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Albizo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Albizo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Albizo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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