2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Burzo
A surname of Polish origin, possibly derived from the word "burzowy" meaning stormy or tempestuous.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Burzo. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Burzo 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Burzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Burzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Burzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Burzo 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 Burzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Burzo
Burzo 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,669 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+10 bearers (+9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,664 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 13,669 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.2%) | Up 7,664 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 Burzo 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 | #150,452 | #142,788 | 5.1% |
| Count | 109 | 119 | 9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Burzo bearers went from 109 to 119 (+9.2% change). The surname moved up 7,664 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #142,788.
FAQ
Burzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Burzo?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Burzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Burzo?
Burzo ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Burzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Burzo.
Has Burzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Burzo went from 109 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 10 (+9.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Burzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Burzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Burzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Burzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Burzo (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 Burzo mean?
A surname of Polish origin, possibly derived from the word "burzowy" meaning stormy or tempestuous. 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 Burzo (0.04 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 people share the surname Burzo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.