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

Barzallo, 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 Barzallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barzallo in America

Barzallo is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barzallo surname appeared 137 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 Barzallo.

The history of the last name Barzallo

The surname Barzallo originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Genoa and Piedmont, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Barzalus," which may have roots in the Germanic word "Barz," meaning "bear." This suggests a possible connection to a place name or a descriptive nickname related to bears.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barzallo can be found in the archives of the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. A document from 1265 mentions a merchant named Guglielmo Barzallo, who was involved in trade with the Levant region.

In the 14th century, the Barzallo family gained prominence in the city of Savona, located in the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy. Records from this period indicate that several members of the family held influential positions within the city's government and participated in maritime activities.

During the Renaissance, a notable figure bearing the surname Barzallo was Giovanni Battista Barzallo (1490-1556), a renowned architect and engineer from Genoa. He is credited with designing several significant structures, including the Palazzo Doria-Tursi, which served as the seat of the Genoese government.

In the 17th century, the Barzallo family expanded their presence to other parts of Italy, including Naples and Sicily. One member, Vincenzo Barzallo (1620-1689), was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Kingdom of Sicily.

Another prominent individual with the surname Barzallo was Giacomo Barzallo (1745-1815), a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and achieved the position of General in the French Imperial Army.

As the name spread across Italy and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Barzali, Barzaglio, and Barzaghi. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions, reflecting the influence of local dialects and linguistic adaptations.

It is worth noting that while the surname Barzallo has historical roots in Italy, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in South America, where Italian immigration has played a significant role in shaping cultural and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barzallo

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

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 Barzallo 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.

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

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