2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fuzi
An uncommon surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational description.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Fuzi. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fuzi 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Fuzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fuzi
The surname FUZI is of Italian origin, with records indicating its earliest usage in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fuzi," which referred to a type of spindle used for spinning yarn or thread. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to those involved in the textile industry, particularly spinning or weaving.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the FUZI surname can be found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Veneziana" (Book of Gold of the Venetian Nobility), a historical record of noble families in Venice dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a family named Fuzi, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
As the surname spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Fuzzi, Fusi, and Fussi. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. Historical documents from cities like Florence and Siena also contain references to individuals bearing the FUZI surname or its variants.
Notable individuals with the FUZI surname throughout history include Giovanni Battista Fuzi (1597-1675), an Italian painter and architect from Bologna who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in churches and palaces across Italy. Another notable figure was Francesco Fuzi (1700-1778), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Viterbo, known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Fuzi (1821-1898) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Rimini, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy. Toward the end of the 19th century, Ettore Fuzi (1878-1941) was an Italian sculptor and medalist from Verona, whose works can be found in various museums and public spaces across Italy.
One of the earliest recorded place names potentially connected to the FUZI surname is Fusi, a small village in the province of Siena, Tuscany. This village's name may have originated from the same root as the surname, further indicating the surname's potential occupational origins.
Over the centuries, the FUZI surname has maintained a presence across various regions of Italy, with notable bearers contributing to various fields, including art, science, politics, and law. While its exact origins may be subject to some speculation, the surname's connection to the textile industry and its long-standing history in Italy are well-documented.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fuzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Fuzi 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 Fuzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.5% · 101
- Two or more races7.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.3% · 4
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fuzi
Fuzi 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
#117,480
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
+21 bearers (+16.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 7,392 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-27 bearers (-18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,829 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #117,480 | 148 | 0.05 | +21 bearers (+16.5%) | Up 7,392 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-18.2%) | Down 23,829 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 Fuzi 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 | #117,480 | #141,309 | -20.3% |
| Count | 148 | 121 | -18.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fuzi bearers went from 148 to 121 (-18.2% change). The surname moved down 23,829 positions in the national ranking, going from #117,480 to #141,309.
FAQ
Fuzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fuzi?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Fuzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Fuzi?
Fuzi ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Fuzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Fuzi.
Has Fuzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fuzi went from 148 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 27 (-18.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #117,480 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Fuzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fuzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Fuzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fuzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.5%), Two or More Races (7.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Fuzi (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 Fuzi mean?
An uncommon surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational description. 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 Fuzi (0.04 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 share the surname Fuzi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.