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

Bouzi, 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 Bouzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouzi in America

Bouzi is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouzi surname appeared 142 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 Bouzi.

The history of the last name Bouzi

The surname "BOUZI" is believed to have originated in the region of Piedmont, Italy. It is derived from the Italian word "bozza," which means "knob" or "bump." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone with a distinctive physical characteristic or perhaps an occupation related to knob-making or a similar trade.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the town of Cuneo, located in the province of Piedmont. In a municipal record dated 1387, a certain Giovanni Bouzi is mentioned as a resident of the town. This document provides one of the earliest written records of the surname's existence.

In the 16th century, the name Bouzi appears in several historical documents from the nearby town of Bra. One notable mention is that of a certain Pietro Bouzi, who was a prominent landowner and merchant in the region during the late 1500s.

The surname Bouzi has also been found in various spellings throughout history, such as Bouzy, Bouzzi, and Bozzi. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects, scribal errors, or individual preferences in spelling.

One of the most notable individuals with the surname Bouzi was Francesco Bouzi (1628-1698), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Turin. His works can still be admired in several churches and palaces throughout Piedmont and neighboring regions.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Bouzi (1790-1865), a respected lawyer and politician from Cuneo. He served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament and was instrumental in drafting several important legal reforms during his tenure.

In the 19th century, the name Bouzi gained recognition through the work of Giovanni Battista Bouzi (1815-1888), a celebrated poet and writer from the town of Bra. His collections of poetry and essays were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the Piedmont region.

Carlo Bouzi (1872-1943) was a prominent figure in the field of viticulture and winemaking. He was responsible for establishing several successful vineyards in the Langhe region of Piedmont and played a significant role in promoting the region's world-renowned wines.

Lastly, Emilio Bouzi (1901-1978) was a renowned architect and urban planner from Turin. His innovative designs and contributions to city planning left a lasting impact on the cityscape of Turin and other municipalities in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouzi

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

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 Bouzi 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.

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

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