2000
#48,293
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 411
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Fazzini
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "fazzina" meaning a bundle of twigs.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 506 Americans carry the last name Fazzini. That puts it at #51,084 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 677,380 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fazzini 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
506
1 in 677,380
Census rank
#51,084
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
441
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 441 bearers of the surname Fazzini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 51084th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fazzini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fazzini
The surname Fazzini has its origin in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fazzino," which was used to refer to a person who worked as a cloth maker or a weaver.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the city of Florence in 1287, where a certain Giovanni Fazzini is mentioned as a respected member of the weavers' guild. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.
During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bearing the Fazzini surname made their mark in various fields. One such figure was Antonio Fazzini (1450-1518), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Florence and its surrounding areas.
In the 16th century, the name Fazzini is found in records from the town of Prato, near Florence. A prominent family with this surname owned a successful textile business and played an influential role in the local economy and politics.
Another noteworthy individual with the Fazzini surname was Lucrezia Fazzini (1570-1634), a renowned poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works during the Renaissance. Her collection of sonnets and poems was widely celebrated in literary circles of the time.
Moving forward to the 18th century, the Fazzini family is documented as having settled in the region of Emilia-Romagna, where they continued their tradition as skilled artisans and merchants. One member of this branch, Girolamo Fazzini (1712-1788), was a respected painter who produced numerous works for churches and private patrons across northern Italy.
As the centuries passed, the Fazzini surname spread further throughout Italy, and individuals with this name made their mark in various professions and disciplines. From academics and scientists to artists and entrepreneurs, the Fazzini legacy continues to contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fazzini
Among Census respondents with the surname Fazzini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Fazzini 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 Fazzini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 396
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 27
- Two or more races3.4% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fazzini
Fazzini 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
#48,901
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 431
+20 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 608 places
2020
#51,084
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 441
+10 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 2,183 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,293 | 411 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,901 | 431 | 0.15 | +20 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 608 places |
| 2020 | #51,084 | 441 | 0.15 | +10 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 2,183 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 Fazzini 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 | #48,901 | #51,084 | -4.5% |
| Count | 431 | 441 | 2.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | -1.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fazzini bearers went from 431 to 441 (+2.3% change). The surname moved down 2,183 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,901 to #51,084.
FAQ
Fazzini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fazzini?
Name Census estimates that about 506 living Americans carry the surname Fazzini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 677,380 residents.
How common is Fazzini?
Fazzini ranks #51,084 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 441 people with the surname Fazzini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (506), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Fazzini.
Has Fazzini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fazzini went from 431 recorded bearers to 441. That is an increase of 10 (+2.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,901 to #51,084.
What does the Census say about the background of Fazzini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fazzini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Fazzini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (396 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fazzini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (6.1%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Fazzini (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 Fazzini mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "fazzina" meaning a bundle of twigs. 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 Fazzini (0.15 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 Fazzini?
Want to know how many people have the last name Fazzini? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.