2000
#86,992
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 199
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Garozzo
An Italian surname potentially derived from the Italian word "garofano" meaning "carnation."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 255 Americans carry the last name Garozzo. That puts it at #89,563 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,344,135 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garozzo 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
255
1 in 1,344,135
Census rank
#89,563
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
222
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 222 bearers of the surname Garozzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 89563rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garozzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garozzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Garozzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Garozzo 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 Garozzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 203
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 13
- Two or more races1.4% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Garozzo
Garozzo 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
#81,181
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 233
+34 bearers (+17.1%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 5,811 places
2020
#89,563
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 222
-11 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 8,382 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #86,992 | 199 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #81,181 | 233 | 0.08 | +34 bearers (+17.1%) | Up 5,811 places |
| 2020 | #89,563 | 222 | 0.07 | -11 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 8,382 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 Garozzo 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 | #81,181 | #89,563 | -10.3% |
| Count | 233 | 222 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Garozzo bearers went from 233 to 222 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 8,382 positions in the national ranking, going from #81,181 to #89,563.
FAQ
Garozzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Garozzo?
Name Census estimates that about 255 living Americans carry the surname Garozzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,344,135 residents.
How common is Garozzo?
Garozzo ranks #89,563 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 222 people with the surname Garozzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (255), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Garozzo.
Has Garozzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Garozzo went from 233 recorded bearers to 222. That is a decrease of 11 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #81,181 to #89,563.
What does the Census say about the background of Garozzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garozzo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Garozzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (203 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Garozzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Garozzo (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 Garozzo mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from the Italian word "garofano" meaning "carnation." 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 Garozzo (0.07 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 Americans have the surname Garozzo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.