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

Fazzio, 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 Fazzio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fazzio in America

Fazzio is the 31453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fazzio surname appeared 736 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 Fazzio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fazzio 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 Fazzio

The surname Fazzio originates from Italy, specifically from the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "fascia," which means "band" or "strip." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with or made fabric bands, ribbons, or sashes.

In terms of historical references, the earliest recorded mention of the name Fazzio can be traced back to the 13th century in Sicily. Some variations of the spelling include Fazio, Fazzio, and Faccio. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the evolution of the Italian language over time.

One notable person with the surname Fazzio was Bartolomeo Fazio, a renowned Italian humanist and historian who lived from 1394 to 1457. He is best known for his work "De Viris Illustribus" (On Famous Men), which chronicled the lives of notable individuals throughout history.

Another prominent figure with the Fazzio surname was Girolamo Fazzio, a 16th-century Sicilian painter who was active in Messina. His works showcased the artistic styles of the Renaissance period in Italy.

In the 18th century, Michele Fazzio was a respected Italian architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Palermo, Sicily.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Fazzio was a Calabrian composer and musician who composed operas and other musical works that were performed in various Italian cities.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Antonio Fazzio was a Sicilian artist known for his landscape paintings depicting the picturesque scenery of his native region.

While the surname Fazzio has its roots in Southern Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond due to migration and diaspora. The name's origins can be traced back to the Latin word "fascia," reflecting a potential connection to the fabric or textile industry in its early history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fazzio

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

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

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