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

Curzi, 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 Curzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Curzi in America

Curzi is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Curzi surname appeared 169 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 Curzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Curzi 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 Curzi

The surname CURZI originated in Italy, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "curcius," which means "short" or "small." It was likely given as a nickname to someone of short stature.

The earliest known record of the CURZI surname is from the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region of central Italy. The name was first documented in a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 1200s, where a certain "Giovanni Curzi" was mentioned as a landowner in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the CURZI family gained prominence in the Italian city-states. One notable figure from this time was Andrea Curzi (1542-1604), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked extensively in churches and palaces throughout Perugia and Rome.

In the 17th century, the name CURZI appeared in several historical records from the Papal States. A prominent individual was Francesco Curzi (1598-1676), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Perugia and authored several religious texts.

As the CURZI family spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, including Curzio, Curzo, and Curzini. In the 18th century, the name was also found in the region of Tuscany, where a notable figure was Giovanni Battista Curzi (1733-1805), a composer and music teacher who worked in the court of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

In the 19th century, the CURZI surname made its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. One notable individual was Luigi Curzi (1811-1891), an Italian sculptor who gained recognition for his works in marble and bronze, many of which can be found in museums and public spaces across Italy.

Another prominent figure with the CURZI surname was Giuseppe Curzi (1876-1947), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in various legal reforms during the early 20th century.

Throughout history, the CURZI name has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artists, scholars, clergy, and politicians, reflecting the diverse contributions of this family to Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Curzi

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

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

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