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

Egizi, 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 Egizi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egizi in America

Egizi is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egizi surname appeared 167 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 Egizi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egizi 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 Egizi

The surname EGIZI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the area around the city of Florence. The name is derived from the Italian word "Egizio," which means "Egyptian," suggesting a potential connection to people or families who may have had ties to or ancestry from Egypt.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the EGIZI surname can be found in a document from the Florentine archives, dated 1492. This document references a certain "Giovanni Egizi," who was a merchant operating in the city at that time. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors had some connection to Egypt, either through trade or ancestry, which led to the adoption of the surname.

In the 16th century, the EGIZI name appears in several historical records from the city of Pisa, located in the same region of Tuscany. One notable figure was Tommaso Egizi (1548-1623), a renowned scholar and professor of medicine at the University of Pisa. His works on anatomy and physiology were widely influential during that period.

Another prominent individual with the EGIZI surname was Girolamo Egizi (1660-1719), a Florentine painter and architect who was part of the Baroque movement in Italy. Some of his notable works include frescoes in various churches and palaces in Florence and the surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, the EGIZI name gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio Egizi (1701-1787), a renowned Italian composer and violinist. He is particularly known for his contributions to the development of the violin concerto genre and his works were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, the EGIZI surname can be found in several historical records from the city of Rome. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Egizi (1842-1907), a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy.

While the EGIZI surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this name can be traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Lazio in Italy, with a rich tapestry of notable individuals who bore this surname across various fields, including academia, arts, music, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egizi

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

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

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