2000
#49,057
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 403
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Brizzi
Derived from an Italian surname referring to someone from the town of Brizi or Brizzi.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 448 Americans carry the last name Brizzi. That puts it at #56,436 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 765,077 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brizzi 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
448
1 in 765,077
Census rank
#56,436
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
391
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 391 bearers of the surname Brizzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56436th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brizzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Brizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Brizzi 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 Brizzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.2% · 341
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 24
- Two or more races3.8% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 6
- Black or African American0.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Brizzi
Brizzi 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
#52,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 394
-9 bearers (-2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 3,562 places
2020
#56,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 391
-3 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 3,817 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #49,057 | 403 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #52,619 | 394 | 0.13 | -9 bearers (-2.2%) | Down 3,562 places |
| 2020 | #56,436 | 391 | 0.13 | -3 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,817 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 Brizzi 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 | #52,619 | #56,436 | -7.3% |
| Count | 394 | 391 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Brizzi bearers went from 394 to 391 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,817 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,619 to #56,436.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Brizzi
FAQ
Brizzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Brizzi?
Name Census estimates that about 448 living Americans carry the surname Brizzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 765,077 residents.
How common is Brizzi?
Brizzi ranks #56,436 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 391 people with the surname Brizzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (448), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Brizzi.
Has Brizzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Brizzi went from 394 recorded bearers to 391. That is a decrease of 3 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #52,619 to #56,436.
What does the Census say about the background of Brizzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Brizzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (341 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Brizzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.2%), Hispanic (6.1%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Brizzi (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 Brizzi mean?
Derived from an Italian surname referring to someone from the town of Brizi or Brizzi. 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 Brizzi (0.13 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 Americans have the surname Brizzi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.