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

Ardizzone, 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 Ardizzone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ardizzone in America

Ardizzone is the 33379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ardizzone surname appeared 684 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 Ardizzone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ardizzone 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 Ardizzone

The surname Ardizzone originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, as early as the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "ardito," which means "bold" or "daring." The name may have been given to someone who displayed these qualities, or it could have been a nickname that eventually became a hereditary surname.

In the early 14th century, the name Ardizzone appeared in several historical records from the southern regions of Italy. One notable example is a document from 1312 that mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo Ardizzone, who owned land in the town of Reggio Calabria.

The Ardizzone surname can be traced back to the medieval town of Ardizzone, which was located in the province of Messina, Sicily. This town no longer exists, but its name likely contributed to the formation of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ardizzone was Giovanni Ardizzone, who was born around 1450 in Palermo, Sicily. He was a prominent merchant and trader during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Ardizzone family established a presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member was Antonio Ardizzone, born in 1523, who was a renowned painter and artist during the Italian Mannerist period.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several members of the Ardizzone family migrated to other parts of Europe, including France and Spain. One such individual was Domenico Ardizzone, born in 1685 in Messina, Sicily, who became a successful businessman in Marseille, France.

In the 19th century, the Ardizzone surname gained recognition through the works of the Italian writer and journalist Giuseppe Ardizzone, born in 1838 in Palermo. He was a prominent figure in the Risorgimento movement, which led to the unification of Italy.

Another notable figure with the Ardizzone surname was Edward Ardizzone, an English artist, writer, and illustrator, born in 1900 in Haïphong, French Indochina (now Vietnam). He is best known for his children's book illustrations and his depictions of British life during the 20th century.

Throughout history, the Ardizzone surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, merchants, and nobility, primarily originating from the regions of Sicily and Calabria in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ardizzone

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

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

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