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

Cozzo, 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 Cozzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cozzo in America

Cozzo is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cozzo surname appeared 347 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 Cozzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cozzo 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 Cozzo

The surname Cozzo originated in Italy, and its origins can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cozzo," which means a rocky outcrop or a steep cliff. This suggests that the name may have originally been used to refer to someone who lived near such a geographical feature.

The earliest records of the name can be found in historical documents from the regions of Calabria and Sicily, indicating that these areas were likely the original home of those bearing this surname. The name also appears in various ancient manuscripts and records, such as the "Codice Diplomatico di Sicilia" from the 13th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Cozzo was Giovanni Cozzo, a nobleman from Palermo, Sicily, who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's political and social circles and played a significant role in local affairs during that time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Francesco Cozzo, a renowned artist and architect from Messina, Sicily, who lived from 1556 to 1639. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and churches in the region, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Messina.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Cozzo (1692-1768) was a prominent lawyer and jurist from Reggio Calabria, Italy. He was highly respected for his legal expertise and made significant contributions to the development of Italian jurisprudence during his lifetime.

During the 19th century, Vincenzo Cozzo (1817-1892) was a celebrated Italian archaeologist and numismatist. He was known for his extensive collection of ancient coins and artifacts, which he donated to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, where they are still preserved and studied today.

Another notable figure was Nicola Cozzo (1883-1955), an Italian-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Cozzo Brothers Construction Company in New York City. The company played a significant role in the construction of many notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cozzo

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

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

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