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

Fantozzi, 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 Fantozzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fantozzi in America

Fantozzi is the 32599th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fantozzi surname appeared 705 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 Fantozzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fantozzi 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 Fantozzi

The surname Fantozzi originates from Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "fantoccio," which means "puppet" or "doll." The name was likely given as a nickname to someone who worked as a puppeteer or was involved in the puppet-making trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fantozzi can be found in a document from the city of Florence in 1287, where a certain Gherardo Fantozzi was mentioned as a witness in a legal dispute. This suggests that the name was already established in the Tuscan region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several records from the city of Pisa. A notable figure was Tomaso Fantozzi, a merchant and banker who lived from 1320 to 1382. He was involved in trade with the Mediterranean region and played a significant role in the economic affairs of Pisa.

During the Renaissance period, the Fantozzi family gained prominence in the city of Florence. Giulio Fantozzi (1501-1572) was a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and buildings in the city. His nephew, Lorenzo Fantozzi (1541-1609), was a respected painter and fresco artist, known for his works in the Basilica of Santa Croce.

In the 17th century, the name Fantozzi spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. Giuseppe Fantozzi (1638-1708), a lawyer and jurist from Bologna, was a prominent figure who wrote several influential treatises on legal matters.

Another notable figure was Domenico Fantozzi (1782-1862), a politician and diplomat from Venice. He served as the Venetian ambassador to several European courts and played a crucial role in the negotiations during the Congress of Vienna in 1815.

Over the centuries, the Fantozzi surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, lawyers, and politicians. While the name originated from a specific trade, it has since become a well-established surname in various regions of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fantozzi

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

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

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