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

Bazzi, 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 Bazzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazzi in America

Bazzi is the 14842nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazzi surname appeared 1,996 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bazzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazzi 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazzi

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

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

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