2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Buzzetti
An Italian surname denoting someone of stout or heavy build.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Buzzetti. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Buzzetti 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Buzzetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Buzzetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Buzzetti
The surname Buzzetti is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, sometime around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "bozza," which means "lump" or "bump," suggesting that it may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a physical feature like a lump or bump on their body.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. In this collection, a individual named "Bozzetius" is mentioned, which is likely an early variation of the Buzzetti surname.
The name appears to have been concentrated in the regions of Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna, where it can be traced back to various villages and towns. For example, in the town of Brescia, records from the 15th century mention a family with the name "Buzzetti" residing in the area.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname was Giovanni Buzzetti, a sculptor and architect from Bergamo who lived between 1470 and 1545. He is known for his work on several churches and buildings in the Bergamo region.
Another prominent individual was Girolamo Buzzetti, a 16th-century painter from Ferrara, who was active between 1520 and 1580. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, a physician named Antonio Buzzetti (1718-1786) from Piacenza gained recognition for his contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the study of infectious diseases.
During the 19th century, a family of artists and sculptors from Parma carried the Buzzetti surname. One notable member was Giuseppe Buzzetti (1813-1887), who created several sculptures and monuments that can still be seen in the city of Parma.
Finally, in the 20th century, a writer and journalist named Dino Buzzetti (1923-1976) from Milan gained popularity for his novels and articles on social and political issues in Italy.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Buzzetti surname throughout history, showcasing its long-standing presence in various regions of Italy and its association with different professions and fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Buzzetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Buzzetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Buzzetti 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 Buzzetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 9
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Buzzetti
Buzzetti 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,097 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-7 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,103 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,097 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 9,103 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 Buzzetti 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 | #132,206 | #141,309 | -6.9% |
| Count | 128 | 121 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Buzzetti bearers went from 128 to 121 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 9,103 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #141,309.
FAQ
Buzzetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Buzzetti?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Buzzetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Buzzetti?
Buzzetti ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Buzzetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Buzzetti.
Has Buzzetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Buzzetti went from 128 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Buzzetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Buzzetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Buzzetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Buzzetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Buzzetti (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 Buzzetti mean?
An Italian surname denoting someone of stout or heavy build. 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 Buzzetti (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 are called Buzzetti?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Buzzetti is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.