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

Gazza, 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 Gazza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gazza in America

Gazza is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gazza surname appeared 177 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 Gazza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gazza 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 Gazza

The surname Gazza has its origins in the Italian language, and is believed to have originated in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy, particularly around the cities of Milan and Bergamo, during the early medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gazza," which means "magpie," a bird species native to the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gazza can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Mediolanensis, a collection of historical documents from the Duchy of Milan, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Gacia," "Gazza," and "Gazzi," suggesting its evolving spelling over time.

During the 13th century, the name Gazza became more prevalent in the region, with several references to individuals bearing this surname in local records and chronicles. One notable individual was Enrico Gazza, a wealthy merchant from Milan born in 1245, who was involved in trade with other Italian cities and the Mediterranean region.

In the 14th century, the name Gazza spread beyond the confines of Lombardy, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in other parts of Italy, such as Tuscany and Veneto. One of the earliest known examples is Giovanni Gazza, a renowned lawyer and judge from Florence, who lived from 1320 to 1398 and served as a magistrate in various Italian cities.

As the centuries progressed, the Gazza surname continued to be found across Italy, with several notable figures emerging. In the 16th century, Giacomo Gazza (1505-1585) was a renowned painter and architect from the city of Bergamo, known for his frescoes and architectural designs in churches and buildings throughout northern Italy.

Another significant figure was Giovanni Battista Gazza (1645-1714), a celebrated composer and organist from Venice, who composed numerous works for the church and was highly regarded for his skills in counterpoint and fugue.

During the 18th century, the Gazza surname gained prominence in the field of science, with Antonio Gazza (1720-1788), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Milan, who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In more recent times, the name Gazza has been associated with several notable individuals, including the Italian football player Paul Gascoigne, who was nicknamed "Gazza" during his playing career in the 1980s and 1990s. Another notable figure is the Italian actor and comedian Ezio Greggio, whose birth name is Ezio Gazza.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gazza

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

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

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