2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bazzoli
An Italian surname likely derived from a place or geographic location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Bazzoli. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bazzoli 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Bazzoli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazzoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bazzoli
The surname Bazzoli is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country. It likely derived from the Italian word "bazza," which means "spade" or "ace of spades" in Italian playing cards. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was associated with playing cards or gambling activities.
The earliest recorded instances of the Bazzoli surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. In the historic records of Parma, a town in Emilia-Romagna, there are mentions of the Bazzoli family as early as 1268.
One of the earliest known individuals with the Bazzoli surname was Guglielmo Bazzoli, a renowned painter from Parma who lived during the 14th century. His works can still be seen in various churches and galleries in Italy.
In the 15th century, the Bazzoli family held a prominent position in the city of Piacenza, situated in the Emilia-Romagna region. Records from this period mention a Francesco Bazzoli, who served as a government official and was involved in local politics.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Bazzoli surname was Gaspare Bazzoli, a sculptor and architect from Cremona, Lombardy. Born in 1523, he was renowned for his intricate sculptures and contributions to church architecture in the region.
Another significant individual with the Bazzoli surname was Girolamo Bazzoli, a 16th-century poet and philosopher from Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna. His works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Bazzoli family had a presence in the city of Milan, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member was Carlo Bazzoli, a successful merchant who lived from 1720 to 1798.
It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, with minor variations such as "Bazzoli" and "Bazoli" being present in historical records.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bazzoli
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazzoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Bazzoli 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 Bazzoli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bazzoli
Bazzoli 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-3 bearers (-2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,721 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-8 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,435 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.4%) | Down 10,721 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 9,435 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 Bazzoli 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 | #135,593 | #145,028 | -7.0% |
| Count | 124 | 116 | -6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bazzoli bearers went from 124 to 116 (-6.5% change). The surname moved down 9,435 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #145,028.
FAQ
Bazzoli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bazzoli?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Bazzoli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Bazzoli?
Bazzoli ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Bazzoli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bazzoli.
Has Bazzoli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bazzoli went from 124 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Bazzoli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bazzoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Bazzoli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bazzoli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Bazzoli (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 Bazzoli mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a place or geographic location. 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 Bazzoli (0.04 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 are called Bazzoli?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Bazzoli? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.