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

Anzo, 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 Anzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anzo in America

Anzo is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anzo surname appeared 327 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 Anzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anzo 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 Anzo

The surname ANZO is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "ancio," which means "old" or "ancient." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who was particularly elderly or had lived for a long time.

Some of the earliest documented references to the ANZO surname can be found in historical records from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was particularly prevalent during the Middle Ages. In these areas, the name was sometimes spelled as "Anzo" or "Anzi," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the ANZO surname was Bartolomeo Anzo, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Perugia in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he owned several properties and was involved in the local trade of agricultural goods.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Anzo, a scholar and philosopher who lived in Florence during the 15th century. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his work influenced many of the Renaissance thinkers of his time.

In the 16th century, the ANZO name gained some prominence in the region of Emilia-Romagna, where a family of that name owned a successful vineyard and produced wine for several generations. One of the most renowned members of this family was Lucrezia Anzo, who lived from 1538 to 1612 and was known for her exceptional skill in winemaking.

During the 17th century, a branch of the ANZO family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the city of Palermo. Here, they became involved in the fishing and maritime industries, with several members becoming respected ship captains and navigators.

In more recent centuries, the ANZO surname has spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with notable individuals including the 19th-century artist and sculptor Vincenzo Anzo (1818-1892), who was born in Naples and gained recognition for his intricate marble sculptures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anzo

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

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

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