2000
#10,203
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,900
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.08
Rare Last name
Fabrizio
An Italian occupational surname referring to a smith or metalworker, derived from the Latin word faber.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,105 Americans carry the last name Fabrizio. That puts it at #11,176 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 110,388 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fabrizio 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
3.1K
1 in 110,388
Census rank
#11,176
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,708 bearers of the surname Fabrizio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11176th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabrizio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fabrizio
The surname Fabrizio originated in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name "Fabrius," which itself comes from the word "faber," meaning "craftsman" or "artisan." The Fabrizio family likely descended from skilled craftsmen or metalworkers in ancient Rome.
The name first appeared in various regions of central and southern Italy, including Lazio, Campania, and Calabria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Salerno, where a certain "Nicolao Fabrizio" is mentioned.
During the Renaissance period, the Fabrizio name gained prominence in several Italian city-states. In the 15th century, Fabrizio Colonna (1450-1520) was a renowned condottiero (mercenary leader) and nobleman from the powerful Colonna family of Rome. He played a significant role in the Italian Wars and was known for his military prowess.
Another notable figure was Girolamo Fabrizio (1537-1619), an Italian engineer and architect from Venice. He is credited with designing several important architectural works, including the Ponte di Rialto, one of the most famous bridges in Venice.
In the 16th century, the Fabrizio name also appeared in Naples, where Fabrizio Maramaldo (1494-1551) was a military leader and commander of the Spanish forces during the Italian Wars. He gained notoriety for his brutal suppression of the 1547 revolt in Naples.
In the 18th century, Fabrizio Ruffo (1744-1827) was a prominent Italian cardinal and military leader who played a crucial role in suppressing the Parthenopean Republic in Naples. He became known as the "Cardinal Fabrizio" and was instrumental in restoring the Bourbon monarchy in the Kingdom of Naples.
The Fabrizio surname has also been associated with several notable Italian artists and intellectuals throughout history, including the 16th-century painter Fabrizio Santafede and the 19th-century philosopher Fabrizio Mori.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fabrizio
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabrizio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Fabrizio 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 Fabrizio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 2,516
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 126
- Two or more races1.5% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 13
- Black or African American0.4% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fabrizio
Fabrizio 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
#10,903
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,920
+20 bearers (+0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Down 700 places
2020
#11,176
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,708
-212 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.91
Rank movement Down 273 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,203 | 2,900 | 1.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,903 | 2,920 | 0.99 | +20 bearers (+0.7%) | Down 700 places |
| 2020 | #11,176 | 2,708 | 0.91 | -212 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 273 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 Fabrizio 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 | #10,903 | #11,176 | -2.5% |
| Count | 2,920 | 2,708 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.99 | 0.91 | -8.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fabrizio bearers went from 2,920 to 2,708 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 273 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,903 to #11,176.
FAQ
Fabrizio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fabrizio?
Name Census estimates that about 3,105 living Americans carry the surname Fabrizio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 110,388 residents.
How common is Fabrizio?
Fabrizio ranks #11,176 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,708 people with the surname Fabrizio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,105), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.91 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.91 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Fabrizio.
Has Fabrizio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fabrizio went from 2,920 recorded bearers to 2,708. That is a decrease of 212 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,903 to #11,176.
What does the Census say about the background of Fabrizio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabrizio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Fabrizio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (2,516 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fabrizio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (4.7%), Two or More Races (1.5%). 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 Fabrizio (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 Fabrizio mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a smith or metalworker, derived from the Latin word faber. 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 Fabrizio (0.91 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 share the surname Fabrizio?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.