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

Fazi, 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 Fazi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fazi in America

Fazi is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fazi surname appeared 155 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 Fazi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fazi 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 Fazi

The surname Fazi has its roots in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the medieval Italian word "fazzo," which translates to "bundle" or "bundle of sticks." This suggests that the name may have been initially assigned to someone who worked as a gatherer or seller of firewood bundles.

One of the earliest documented references to the Fazi name can be found in the archives of the city of Perugia, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in records dating back to the late 1300s. The Fazi family was prominent in the region and held influential positions in the local government and ecclesiastical circles.

During the Renaissance period, the name Fazi appeared in several historical documents and manuscripts. Notably, a Giovanni Fazi is recorded as having been a renowned scholar and poet in the court of the Medici family in Florence during the 15th century. Another notable figure was Adriano Fazi (1492-1567), a celebrated architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome and its surrounding areas.

As the Fazi surname spread across Italy, regional variations in spelling emerged, such as Fazzi, Fazzio, and Fazzini. These variations often reflected the local dialects and pronunciations in different parts of the country. For instance, the Fazzini spelling was more common in the northern regions, while Fazi was prevalent in central and southern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Fazi name gained prominence in the arts, with several notable painters and sculptors bearing this surname. One such figure was Lorenzo Fazi (1612-1693), a Baroque painter from Rome whose works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy. Another notable artist was Girolamo Fazi (1633-1705), a sculptor from Siena who created several masterpieces for noble patrons and religious institutions.

Throughout history, the Fazi surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from academics and clergy to artists and tradesmen. Some additional notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Vittorio Fazi (1859-1934), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
2. Enrico Fazi (1856-1935), an Italian engineer and entrepreneur known for his contributions to the development of the Italian railway system.
3. Fabio Fazi (born 1954), a contemporary Italian filmmaker and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed films.
4. Gianfranco Fazi (born 1947), an Italian journalist and author who has written extensively on political and social issues.
5. Sergio Fazi (1941-2021), an Italian businessman and publisher who founded the renowned publishing house Fazi Editore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fazi

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

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

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