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

Anzola, 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 Anzola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anzola in America

Anzola is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anzola surname appeared 276 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 Anzola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anzola 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 Anzola

The surname Anzola originates from Italy, specifically from the region of Lombardy, and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "anzola," which means a small container or vessel used for holding liquids.

This surname is thought to have been initially given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of these types of containers. In some historical records from the 15th century, the name was spelled as "Anzolia" or "Anzolini."

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in a document from the city of Milan, dated 1432, which mentions a certain Giacomo Anzola, a merchant engaged in the trade of wine and olive oil.

Another notable mention of the name Anzola appears in the chronicles of the city of Brescia, where a family with this surname is recorded as having played a significant role in the local politics during the 16th century.

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Anzola (1457-1524) was a renowned philosopher and humanist scholar who taught at the University of Bologna and was highly regarded for his contributions to the study of classical literature.

During the Renaissance period, a painter named Girolamo Anzola (1505-1578) from Bergamo gained recognition for his religious works, which adorned several churches in northern Italy.

In the 17th century, a military commander named Filippo Anzola (1612-1687) served in the armies of the Duchy of Mantua and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills in various campaigns.

Throughout the centuries, the Anzola surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from academics and artists to merchants and military figures, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and historical landscape of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anzola

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

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

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