2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Borzi
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "borio" meaning boasting or proud.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Borzi. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Borzi 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Borzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Borzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Borzi
The surname Borzi is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Sicily during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "borza," which translates to "purse" or "pouch." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who crafted or sold purses or pouches.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Borzi can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a document from the 14th century mentions a certain Guglielmo Borzi, a local artisan. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by that time.
In the 16th century, the Borzi family gained prominence in the Sicilian town of Noto, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Notable members of the family during this period include Antonio Borzi (1520-1592), a respected merchant, and Giovanni Borzi (1548-1617), a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings in Noto.
As the Borzi family spread throughout Italy, they left their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Francesco Borzi (1692-1768) was a renowned painter from the city of Palermo, known for his religious works adorning many churches in Sicily.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Borzi gained recognition in the field of botany. Antonino Borzi (1842-1909) was a Sicilian botanist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of plant physiology and phycology (the study of algae).
Another notable figure with the surname Borzi was Bettino Borzi (1884-1954), an Italian politician and journalist from Palermo. He played a crucial role in the formation of the Italian Republican Party and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Italian Constitution after World War II.
While the surname Borzi is more commonly found in Italy, particularly in Sicily and the surrounding regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Sicily, where it likely emerged as an occupational surname related to the purse or pouch-making trade.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Borzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Borzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Borzi 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 Borzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.2% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 10
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Borzi
Borzi 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-22 bearers (-17.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 31,246 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -22 bearers (-17.7%) | Down 31,246 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 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 Borzi 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 | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Borzi bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Borzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Borzi?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Borzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Borzi?
Borzi ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Borzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Borzi.
Has Borzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Borzi went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Borzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Borzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (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 Borzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Borzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.2%), Hispanic (9.2%), Black (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 Borzi (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 Borzi mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "borio" meaning boasting or proud. 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 Borzi (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 share the surname Borzi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.