2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bottazzi
A locational surname derived from an Italian place name referring to a wine cask maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Bottazzi. 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 Bottazzi 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 Bottazzi 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 Bottazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bottazzi
The surname BOTTAZZI originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It likely emerged sometime during the late Middle Ages, between the 13th and 15th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "botta," which means "barrel" or "cask," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have been coopers or barrel makers by trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOTTAZZI can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a certain Giacomo BOTTAZZI is mentioned in a document dated 1379. Another early reference to the name appears in the records of the town of Tortona in Piedmont, where a family by the name of BOTTAZZI is documented as residing in the 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname BOTTAZZI achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Francesco BOTTAZZI (1454-1521), a renowned painter and sculptor from Cremona, whose works can still be found in various churches and museums across northern Italy.
In the 17th century, the BOTTAZZI family gained prominence in the city of Turin, where they were involved in the wine trade. One member of this family, Giuseppe BOTTAZZI (1640-1717), served as a respected wine merchant and was known for his philanthropic efforts, having funded the construction of a hospital for the poor in Turin.
As the BOTTAZZI surname spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other regions and countries. In the 19th century, a notable bearer of this name was Filippo BOTTAZZI (1823-1891), an Italian-born mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of hydraulics and was involved in the construction of several important infrastructure projects in Argentina, where he lived and worked for many years.
Another distinguished figure with the BOTTAZZI surname was Filadelfo BOTTAZZI (1891-1963), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a prominent role in the anti-fascist movement during the Second World War.
Throughout its history, the surname BOTTAZZI has been associated with various professions and fields, from art and commerce to academia and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bottazzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bottazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bottazzi 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 Bottazzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.9% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino15.6% · 17
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bottazzi
Bottazzi 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
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+2 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,513 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-23 bearers (-17.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,158 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 6,513 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-17.4%) | Down 21,158 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 Bottazzi 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 | #129,047 | #150,205 | -16.4% |
| Count | 132 | 109 | -17.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bottazzi bearers went from 132 to 109 (-17.4% change). The surname moved down 21,158 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #150,205.
FAQ
Bottazzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bottazzi?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Bottazzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Bottazzi?
Bottazzi 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 Bottazzi. 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 Bottazzi.
Has Bottazzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bottazzi went from 132 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 23 (-17.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Bottazzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bottazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Bottazzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.9% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bottazzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.9%), Hispanic (15.6%), Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Bottazzi (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 Bottazzi mean?
A locational surname derived from an Italian place name referring to a wine cask maker. 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 Bottazzi (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 common is the surname Bottazzi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Bottazzi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.