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

Burzo, 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 Burzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burzo in America

Burzo is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burzo surname appeared 109 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 Burzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burzo 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 Burzo

The surname Burzo has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "burzo," which means "dark" or "swarthy," possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or complexion.

One of the earliest known references to the name Burzo can be found in the records of the city of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni Burzo was documented in the year 1275. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Burzo appeared in various documents from the town of Siena, located in the region of Tuscany. These records included mentions of individuals such as Filippo Burzo, a prominent landowner, and Matteo Burzo, a skilled craftsman.

During the Renaissance period, the Burzo family gained recognition in the city of Florence, where they were patrons of the arts and supported several notable artists and architects. One of the most famous figures bearing this surname was Lorenzo Burzo (1435-1492), a renowned painter and fresco artist whose works can still be admired in churches and museums across Italy.

In the late 16th century, a branch of the Burzo family settled in the southern region of Calabria, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One notable member of this branch was Giulio Burzo (1572-1648), who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Kingdom of Naples.

Another significant figure with the surname Burzo was Francesca Burzo (1610-1685), a renowned poet and writer from the city of Bologna. Her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts.

As the Burzo family continued to spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Burzi, Burzo, and Burzio. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local customs, but they all share a common origin and historical lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burzo

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

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

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