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

Anziani, 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 Anziani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anziani in America

Anziani is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anziani surname appeared 252 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 Anziani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anziani to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Anziani

The surname Anziani has its origins in Italy, where it emerged during the late medieval period. Derived from the Italian word "anziano," meaning "elder" or "senior," the name likely originated as a nickname or occupational descriptor for a respected or elderly member of a community.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Anziani surname can be found in the "Libro d'Oro" (Golden Book) of the Republic of Venice, a historical record of noble families from the 14th century. This suggests that the name was present among the aristocracy and influential families of the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the Anziani family played a prominent role in the city of Pesaro, located in the Marche region of central Italy. Historical records indicate that Bartolomeo Anziani, born in 1423, served as a chancellor and diplomat for the Sforza family, rulers of Milan.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also took on variations in spelling, such as Anziano, Anzian, and Anzian. In the 16th century, the Anziani name appeared in the records of the city of Ferrara, where Giovanni Battista Anziani, born in 1525, was a renowned painter and architect.

During the Renaissance, the Anziani family also established itself in the artistic and cultural circles of Florence. One notable figure was Alessandro Anziani, born in 1579, who was a celebrated poet and playwright, known for his work "La Tancia Favola Pastorale" (The Pastoral Fable of Tancia).

In the 18th century, the Anziani name gained prominence in the field of music. Antonio Anziani, born in 1717 in Venice, was a renowned composer and violinist who performed for various European courts and contributed to the development of the Venetian baroque style.

While the Anziani surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and various historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anziani

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

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 Anziani 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Anziani has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Anziani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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