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

Fazzino, 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 Fazzino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fazzino in America

Fazzino is the 29626th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fazzino surname appeared 795 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 Fazzino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fazzino 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 Fazzino

The surname Fazzino originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "fatius," which means "fate" or "destiny." The name likely evolved from a nickname given to someone who was considered fortunate or destined for greatness.

The earliest known record of the name Fazzino can be traced back to the 12th century in the city of Naples, where it was mentioned in a document from the Benedictine monastery of San Severino. This document referred to a certain "Fazzino di Napoli," indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 13th century, the name Fazzino appeared in the historic records of Palermo, Sicily. A nobleman named Guglielmo Fazzino was mentioned in a legal document from 1241, suggesting that the family had gained prominence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Fazzino name gained further recognition. One notable figure was Gian Carlo Fazzino (1564-1638), a renowned artist from Naples who specialized in religious paintings. His works can still be found in several churches across southern Italy.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Fazzino family settled in the town of Acri, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Here, they established themselves as prominent landowners and businessmen. One member, Francesco Fazzino (1712-1789), was a respected merchant who left a significant legacy in the town.

Another noteworthy individual was Giuseppe Fazzino (1879-1954), a philosopher and educator from Palermo, Sicily. He was known for his contributions to the study of ethics and his influential teachings at the University of Palermo.

Throughout history, the Fazzino name has been associated with various professions, including artists, merchants, philosophers, and landowners. While the name's origins can be traced back to Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as a result of migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fazzino

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

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

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