2000
#38,198
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 545
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.20
Very Rare Last name
Fabrizi
Italian surname derived from the place name "Fabrizio", originally referring to someone from that location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 656 Americans carry the last name Fabrizi. That puts it at #41,101 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 522,491 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fabrizi 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
656
1 in 522,491
Census rank
#41,101
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
572
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 572 bearers of the surname Fabrizi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 41101st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabrizi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fabrizi
The surname Fabrizi originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "faber," meaning "craftsman" or "maker." This surname was likely given to individuals or families involved in various crafts or trades, such as blacksmithing, carpentry, or masonry.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Fabrizi can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. The name was often associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen who were highly regarded for their expertise in their respective fields.
In the 14th century, the name Fabrizi appeared in historical records and documents, such as municipal registers and guild records. One notable example is the mention of a Fabrizio Fabrizi, a renowned goldsmith from Florence, who was commissioned to create intricate works of art for the city's elite families.
During the Renaissance period, the Fabrizi name gained further recognition as several individuals with this surname made significant contributions to the arts, sciences, and literature. One prominent figure was Niccolò Fabrizi (1537-1619), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who collaborated with Galileo Galilei and made important observations of the night sky.
Another notable figure was Francesco Fabrizi (1570-1637), an Italian playwright and poet who was a member of the Accademia degli Incogniti, a literary society in Venice. His works, including comedies and pastorals, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Fabrizi surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Giovanni Battista Fabrizi (1714-1789), an Italian painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and religious works. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
Throughout history, the Fabrizi surname has also been linked to various place names and locations within Italy. For example, the town of Fabrizi in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, likely derived its name from individuals or families bearing the Fabrizi surname who resided in the area.
In summary, the surname Fabrizi has a rich historical legacy in Italy, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. It is associated with skilled craftsmen, artists, scholars, and other notable individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fabrizi
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabrizi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Fabrizi 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 Fabrizi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 542
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 18
- Two or more races1.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fabrizi
Fabrizi 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
#39,486
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 557
+12 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.19
Rank movement Down 1,288 places
2020
#41,101
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 572
+15 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.19
Rank movement Down 1,615 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #38,198 | 545 | 0.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #39,486 | 557 | 0.19 | +12 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 1,288 places |
| 2020 | #41,101 | 572 | 0.19 | +15 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 1,615 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 Fabrizi 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 | #39,486 | #41,101 | -4.1% |
| Count | 557 | 572 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fabrizi bearers went from 557 to 572 (+2.7% change). The surname moved down 1,615 positions in the national ranking, going from #39,486 to #41,101.
FAQ
Fabrizi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fabrizi?
Name Census estimates that about 656 living Americans carry the surname Fabrizi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 522,491 residents.
How common is Fabrizi?
Fabrizi ranks #41,101 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.19 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 572 people with the surname Fabrizi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (656), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.19 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 Fabrizi.
Has Fabrizi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fabrizi went from 557 recorded bearers to 572. That is an increase of 15 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #39,486 to #41,101.
What does the Census say about the background of Fabrizi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabrizi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Fabrizi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (542 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fabrizi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Hispanic (3.1%), Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Fabrizi (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 Fabrizi mean?
Italian surname derived from the place name "Fabrizio", originally referring to someone from that location. 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 Fabrizi (0.19 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 have the last name Fabrizi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Fabrizi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.