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

Bizarro, 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 Bizarro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bizarro in America

Bizarro is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bizarro surname appeared 352 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 Bizarro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bizarro 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 Bizarro

The surname "Bizarro" originates from Italy and has its roots in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bizzarro," which means "odd" or "eccentric." The name was likely initially applied as a nickname to someone who exhibited strange or unconventional behavior.

The earliest known record of the surname dates back to the late 1300s in the city of Florence, where a man named Giovanni Bizarro was mentioned in a local census. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region around that time.

In the 15th century, the Bizarro family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several members held influential positions in local government and trade. One notable figure was Marco Bizarro (1435-1502), a successful merchant and banker who played a crucial role in financing the city's maritime ventures.

As the name spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Bizzarro," "Bizarro," and "Bizarri." These changes were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions during that era.

The Bizarro surname also found its way into historical records outside of Italy. In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Juan Bizarro (1510-1582) was documented as one of the first Europeans to set foot in what is now the southwestern United States.

Another prominent figure bearing the Bizarro name was the Italian philosopher and writer Giordano Bizarro (1548-1600), who was known for his controversial views on religion and science. His works were condemned by the Catholic Church, leading to his imprisonment and eventual execution.

In the realm of literature, the Bizarro name appeared in the works of the renowned Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793), who featured characters with this surname in several of his comedic plays.

During the 19th century, the Bizarro family established a presence in the wine industry in the Piedmont region of Italy. One of the most notable figures from this era was Vincenzo Bizarro (1825-1901), whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the area.

Another significant individual with the Bizarro surname was the Italian sculptor and painter Giuseppe Bizarro (1868-1942), whose works were widely acclaimed for their avant-garde style and remarkable attention to detail.

While the Bizarro name has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of this surname's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bizarro

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

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

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