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

Brizzi, 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 Brizzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brizzi in America

Brizzi is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brizzi surname appeared 394 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 Brizzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brizzi 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 Brizzi

The surname Brizzi is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Emilia-Romagna during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "brezza," which means "breeze" or "gentle wind."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Brizzi surname can be found in the archives of the city of Bologna, where a certain Guglielmo Brizzi was mentioned in a document dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the Brizzi family gained prominence in the town of Faenza, which is located in the province of Ravenna. Historical records indicate that members of the Brizzi family held influential positions within the local government and were involved in various trades and professions.

During the Renaissance period, the Brizzi name was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Antonio Brizzi, a respected painter and architect who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Italy.

Another prominent figure with the Brizzi surname was Girolamo Brizzi, a 16th-century scholar and writer from Bologna. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 17th century, the Brizzi family established itself in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the maritime industry. Several members of the family held positions as ship captains and traders, contributing to the city's flourishing trade with other Mediterranean ports.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the Brizzi surname was Giuseppe Brizzi, a 19th-century painter and engraver from Bologna. His works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life and landscapes, were highly regarded and can be found in various museums and private collections.

Another notable figure was Amalia Brizzi, a 19th-century Italian poet and writer from Tuscany. She was known for her lyrical and evocative poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Throughout its history, the Brizzi surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and artists. While the name may have originated in the Emilia-Romagna region, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brizzi

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

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

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