2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Garzarelli
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from a dialectal term related to gardening or agriculture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Garzarelli. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garzarelli 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Garzarelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garzarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.2%) and Two or More Races (11.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Garzarelli
The surname Garzarelli is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period, specifically around the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Genoa and Milan. The name is derived from the Italian word "garzare," which means "to twist" or "to spin," and likely referred to an occupation associated with textile production or yarn-spinning.
During the Renaissance period, records from the city of Genoa mention individuals bearing the surname Garzarelli. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Garzarelli, a merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century. His business dealings extended across the Mediterranean, and he was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Genoa and the Ottoman Empire.
In the 17th century, the Garzarelli name appeared in various legal documents and property records in the city of Milan. One prominent member of the family was Francesca Garzarelli, a wealthy landowner whose estate was located in the outskirts of the city. Her name can be found in land registry documents from the mid-1600s.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Garzarelli dates back to the late 13th century, when a certain Gian Garzarelli was mentioned in a historical chronicle documenting the events in the city-state of Pisa. This reference suggests that the name may have originated or been present in the region of Tuscany before spreading to other parts of northern Italy.
Another notable figure bearing the surname Garzarelli was Filippo Garzarelli, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the 18th century. He was responsible for designing several important structures in the city of Turin, including the Palazzo Reale and the Chiesa di San Filippo Neri. His works are considered prime examples of the Baroque style of architecture prevalent during that era.
The surname Garzarelli can also be found in historical records from the region of Emilia-Romagna. In the late 15th century, a family by the name of Garzarelli settled in the town of Parma, where they established a successful viniculture business. The Garzarelli vineyards were renowned for producing high-quality wines that were exported throughout Italy and beyond.
Over the centuries, the Garzarelli surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Garzarella, Garzarelo, and Garzarelli. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families or scribes who recorded the name in official documents.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garzarelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Garzarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.2%) and Two or More Races (11.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Garzarelli 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 Garzarelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.5% · 72
- Hispanic or Latino12.2% · 12
- Two or more races11.2% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Garzarelli
Garzarelli 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+12 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,954 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-17 bearers (-14.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,128 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 2,954 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.8%) | Down 12,128 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 Garzarelli 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 | #144,141 | #156,269 | -8.4% |
| Count | 115 | 98 | -14.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Garzarelli bearers went from 115 to 98 (-14.8% change). The surname moved down 12,128 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #156,269.
FAQ
Garzarelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Garzarelli?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Garzarelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Garzarelli?
Garzarelli ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Garzarelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Garzarelli.
Has Garzarelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Garzarelli went from 115 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Garzarelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garzarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.2%) and Two or More Races (11.2%). 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 Garzarelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.5% (72 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Garzarelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (73.5%), Hispanic (12.2%), Two or More Races (11.2%). 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 Garzarelli (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 Garzarelli mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from a dialectal term related to gardening or agriculture. 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 Garzarelli (0.03 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 have the last name Garzarelli?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Garzarelli is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.