2000
#70,906
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 257
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Bertuzzi
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "bertuzza", meaning butcher or pork butcher.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 296 Americans carry the last name Bertuzzi. That puts it at #79,581 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,157,954 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bertuzzi 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
296
1 in 1,157,954
Census rank
#79,581
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
258
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 258 bearers of the surname Bertuzzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 79581st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bertuzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bertuzzi
The surname Bertuzzi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "bertuzza," which was a term used to refer to a particular type of hunting falcon or hawk. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname or occupational name to someone who trained or worked with these birds of prey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bertuzzi can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated to the year 1327. This document mentions a certain "Bertolino Bertuzzi," indicating that the surname was already in use at that time. Another early reference to the name comes from the town of Castel Goffredo in the province of Mantua, where a family by the name of Bertuzzi is mentioned in records from the late 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Bertuzzi began to spread beyond its initial geographical confines. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Battista Bertuzzi (1516-1594), an Italian painter and architect who was active in the city of Ferrara. His works can still be seen in various churches and buildings throughout the region.
As the Bertuzzi family expanded and its members migrated to different parts of Italy and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations. Some of these included Bertuzzi, Bertuzza, Bertuzze, and Bertuzzi. The name was also occasionally latinized as "Bertutius" or "Bertutii" in official documents and records.
In the 19th century, a prominent member of the Bertuzzi family was Antonio Bertuzzi (1828-1898), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and his support for the unification of Italy.
Another notable figure bearing the Bertuzzi surname was Domenico Bertuzzi (1859-1923), an Italian sculptor and painter who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works can be found in various churches and public spaces in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto.
While the surname Bertuzzi has its roots in Italy, it has also been carried by individuals of Italian descent in other parts of the world. For example, Todd Bertuzzi (born in 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams, including the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings.
Overall, the surname Bertuzzi has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Italy and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, and athletes, over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bertuzzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bertuzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bertuzzi 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 Bertuzzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 237
- Two or more races3.5% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bertuzzi
Bertuzzi 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
#68,345
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 288
+31 bearers (+12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 2,561 places
2020
#79,581
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 258
-30 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 11,236 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #70,906 | 257 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #68,345 | 288 | 0.10 | +31 bearers (+12.1%) | Up 2,561 places |
| 2020 | #79,581 | 258 | 0.09 | -30 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 11,236 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 Bertuzzi 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 | #68,345 | #79,581 | -16.4% |
| Count | 288 | 258 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.09 | -13.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bertuzzi bearers went from 288 to 258 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 11,236 positions in the national ranking, going from #68,345 to #79,581.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bertuzzi
FAQ
Bertuzzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bertuzzi?
Name Census estimates that about 296 living Americans carry the surname Bertuzzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,157,954 residents.
How common is Bertuzzi?
Bertuzzi ranks #79,581 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 258 people with the surname Bertuzzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (296), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Bertuzzi.
Has Bertuzzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bertuzzi went from 288 recorded bearers to 258. That is a decrease of 30 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #68,345 to #79,581.
What does the Census say about the background of Bertuzzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bertuzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Bertuzzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (237 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bertuzzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Bertuzzi (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 Bertuzzi mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "bertuzza", meaning butcher or pork butcher. 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 Bertuzzi (0.09 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 common is the surname Bertuzzi?
See how common the surname Bertuzzi is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.