2000
#17,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,514
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.56
Rare Last name
Bazzi
An Italian occupational surname referring to a silk merchant or dealer in fine cloths.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,744 Americans carry the last name Bazzi. That puts it at #12,395 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 124,910 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bazzi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 124,910
Census rank
#12,395
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,393 bearers of the surname Bazzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12395th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bazzi
The surname BAZZI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "bazza," which means "ace" or "spot" in playing cards. This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone associated with card games or gambling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAZZI can be found in the "Liber Consuetudinum Mediolani," a medieval manuscript from Milan, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Bazzi," indicating that the name was already in use during that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovan Antonio Bazzi, also known as "Il Soddoma" (1477-1549), gained recognition as a renowned Italian Renaissance painter. He was born in Vercelli, Piedmont, and his works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
The name BAZZI also appears in various historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, often associated with noble families or prominent individuals. For example, records from the city of Bergamo mention a family named "Bazzi" who owned land and properties in the area.
Another notable figure with the surname BAZZI was Francesco Bazzi (1601-1658), an Italian Baroque painter and architect from Vercelli. His works can be found in churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, and he is renowned for his fresco paintings and architectural designs.
In the 19th century, Gaetano Bazzi (1828-1897) was an Italian composer and conductor who was born in Brescia. He composed several operas and orchestral works, and served as the director of the Conservatorio di Musica in Milan.
It is worth noting that the surname BAZZI can also be found in other regions of Italy, such as Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, suggesting that it may have spread from its original roots in Lombardy over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bazzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bazzi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bazzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 2,279
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 51
- Two or more races1.8% · 44
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 11
- Black or African American0.3% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bazzi
Bazzi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,842
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,996
+482 bearers (+31.8%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Up 2,392 places
2020
#12,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,393
+397 bearers (+19.9%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Up 2,447 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,234 | 1,514 | 0.56 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,842 | 1,996 | 0.68 | +482 bearers (+31.8%) | Up 2,392 places |
| 2020 | #12,395 | 2,393 | 0.80 | +397 bearers (+19.9%) | Up 2,447 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bazzi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,842 | #12,395 | 16.5% |
| Count | 1,996 | 2,393 | 19.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.68 | 0.80 | 17.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bazzi bearers went from 1,996 to 2,393 (+19.9% change). The surname moved up 2,447 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,842 to #12,395.
FAQ
Bazzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bazzi?
Name Census estimates that about 2,744 living Americans carry the surname Bazzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 124,910 residents.
How common is Bazzi?
Bazzi ranks #12,395 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,393 people with the surname Bazzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,744), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.8 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.80 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Bazzi.
Has Bazzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bazzi went from 1,996 recorded bearers to 2,393. That is an increase of 397 (+19.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,842 to #12,395.
What does the Census say about the background of Bazzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bazzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (2,279 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bazzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Hispanic (2.1%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bazzi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bazzi mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a silk merchant or dealer in fine cloths. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bazzi (0.80 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bazzi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.