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

Garozzo, 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 Garozzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garozzo in America

Garozzo is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garozzo surname appeared 233 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 Garozzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garozzo 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 Garozzo

The surname Garozzo is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period, between the 5th and 10th centuries. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, where it was first recorded as a family name.

The name Garozzo is thought to derive from the Latin word "garritius," which means "chattering" or "talkative." This suggests that the name might have been initially bestowed upon someone who was known for their loquacious nature or tendency to engage in lively conversations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garozzo can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a nobleman named Giovanni Garozzo lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the local community and his family held significant influence in the region.

Another notable bearer of the surname Garozzo was Camillo Garozzo, a Renaissance-era fencing master who lived in the late 15th century. He authored one of the earliest treatises on the art of fencing, titled "Il Gioco della Spada" (The Game of the Sword), which became a seminal work in the field.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Garozzo family settled in the city of Naples, where they became involved in the silk trade. One member of the family, Pietro Garozzo (1520-1592), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.

During the 17th century, a Garozzo family from Calabria produced a notable figure in the form of Girolamo Garozzo (1635-1712), a Jesuit priest and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the Garozzo surname was Giuseppe Garozzo (1799-1871), a Sicilian painter and engraver who gained recognition for his depictions of historical and religious scenes. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

While the Garozzo name has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the core historical roots and early recorded instances of the surname remain firmly rooted in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, where it first emerged as a family name during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garozzo

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

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

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