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

Azzato, 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 Azzato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azzato in America

Azzato is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azzato surname appeared 202 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 Azzato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azzato 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 Azzato

The surname Azzato originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "azzurro," meaning "blue," and may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with blue eyes or a fondness for the color blue.

Azzato is predominantly found in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the cities of Milan and Bologna. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be traced back to medieval tax records and property documents from these areas.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Azzato was Giovanni Azzato, a merchant from Bologna who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he was involved in the lucrative silk trade and had business dealings with merchants from Venice and Florence.

In the 15th century, the Azzato family gained prominence in Milan. Antonio Azzato (1420-1498) was a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as an advisor to the Sforza dynasty, the ruling family of Milan at the time. His treatises on property law and inheritance were widely studied and influenced the legal system of the region.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the Azzato family were known for their contributions to the arts. Giulio Azzato (1492-1564) was a renowned painter from Milan who specialized in religious frescoes and altarpieces. His works can still be found in churches throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Azzato (1712-1781) was a renowned architect from Bologna. He was commissioned to design several public buildings and churches in his hometown, including the Church of San Giacomo Maggiore, which is considered one of his masterpieces.

Another notable figure was Maria Azzato (1879-1962), an Italian operatic soprano who performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe during the early 20th century. She was particularly acclaimed for her interpretations of the works of Verdi and Puccini.

While the surname Azzato is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from law and commerce to the arts and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azzato

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

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

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