2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Camizzi
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin word "camisia" meaning shirt or shirt maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Camizzi. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Camizzi 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Camizzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Camizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Camizzi
The surname Camizzi has its origins in Italy, emerging in the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "camicia," meaning "shirt" or "chemise." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to a person who manufactured or sold shirts or other garments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camizzi dates back to the 14th century in the region of Umbria, where a document from the year 1376 mentions a "Filippo Camizzi" from the town of Perugia. The name also appears in historical records from the neighboring regions of Tuscany and Lazio during the same period.
In the 15th century, the Camizzi surname can be found in various manuscripts and documents from the city of Florence, suggesting that members of the family had established themselves in this influential cultural and economic center of Renaissance Italy.
A notable figure bearing the Camizzi name was Giovanni Battista Camizzi, a Florentine painter and architect who lived from 1510 to 1592. He was known for his contributions to the design and decoration of several churches and palaces in Florence and its surrounding areas.
Another prominent individual was Vincenzo Camizzi (1619-1688), a Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Papal States. His extensive writings on Roman law and legal theory were widely influential in his time.
In the 18th century, the Camizzi family had members who achieved distinction in the field of medicine. Pietro Camizzi (1720-1789) was a renowned physician and anatomist who taught at the University of Bologna and made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy.
During the 19th century, the Camizzi surname can be traced to the town of Viterbo, located north of Rome. Historical records from this period mention a family of landowners and vintners named Camizzi, who were involved in the production and trade of local wines.
While the surname Camizzi is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be found in various regions of the country, particularly in central and northern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Camizzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Camizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Camizzi 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 Camizzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Camizzi
Camizzi 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
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+9 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,094 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-27 bearers (-20.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,145 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +9 bearers (+7.2%) | Down 1,094 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-20.1%) | Down 24,145 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 Camizzi 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 | #127,494 | #151,639 | -18.9% |
| Count | 134 | 107 | -20.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -28.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Camizzi bearers went from 134 to 107 (-20.1% change). The surname moved down 24,145 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #151,639.
FAQ
Camizzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Camizzi?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Camizzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Camizzi?
Camizzi ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Camizzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Camizzi.
Has Camizzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Camizzi went from 134 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 27 (-20.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Camizzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Camizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Camizzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Camizzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Camizzi (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 Camizzi mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin word "camisia" meaning shirt or shirt maker. 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 Camizzi (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 Camizzi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Camizzi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.