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

Bulzomi, 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 Bulzomi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulzomi in America

Bulzomi is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulzomi surname appeared 129 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 Bulzomi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulzomi 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 Bulzomi

The surname BULZOMI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "bulzoni," which refers to a type of small, round bread or roll. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to a baker or someone involved in the production or selling of these baked goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BULZOMI can be found in a medieval document from the city of Modena, dated 1289, which mentions a certain "Petrus Bulzomi." This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century. Another early reference is found in a tax record from the city of Florence in 1327, which lists a "Guglielmo Bulzomi" as a resident.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Medici family, one of the most influential and powerful dynasties in Renaissance Italy. A document from 1472 mentions a "Lorenzo Bulzomi" who was employed as a servant in the Medici household. This indicates that the name was not only present in the region but also had some association with the upper classes and nobility.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname BULZOMI was Giovanni Bulzomi, a sculptor and architect who lived in Florence during the late 15th century. He was commissioned to work on several notable projects, including the Palazzo Strozzi and the Basilica of San Lorenzo. His birth and death dates are not precisely known, but he is believed to have been active between 1470 and 1510.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the University of Bologna, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. A student named Filippo Bulzomi is recorded as having enrolled in the university's law program in 1542. This suggests that the name was not limited to a specific social class or profession but was also found among the educated and scholarly circles of the time.

Another notable bearer of the surname BULZOMI was Antonio Bulzomi, a painter who lived in Parma during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his religious works, including several altarpieces and frescoes found in churches throughout the region. Antonio Bulzomi's exact birth and death dates are unknown, but he is believed to have been active between 1580 and 1630.

While the surname BULZOMI has its roots in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its historical origins and earliest recorded instances remain firmly rooted in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where it likely emerged as an occupational surname associated with the baking trade during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulzomi

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

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

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