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

Gizzi, 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 Gizzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gizzi in America

Gizzi is the 21348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gizzi surname appeared 1,227 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 Gizzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gizzi 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 Gizzi

The surname GIZZI originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "gizzino," which referred to a person from the town of Gizzi, located in the region of Abruzzo. Alternatively, some sources suggest that the name may have its origins in the Latin word "gizius," meaning "little shield."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GIZZI surname can be found in a document from the year 1376, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Gizzi" residing in the city of Rome. In the following centuries, the GIZZI name spread throughout various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country.

During the Renaissance period, the GIZZI family gained prominence in the ecclesiastical circles of the Papal States. Notably, Vincenzo Gizzi (1801-1849) was a prominent Catholic cardinal who served as the Secretary of State under Pope Pius IX. He played a crucial role in the early years of the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the Italian states.

Another notable figure with the GIZZI surname was Giuseppe Gizzi (1687-1769), an Italian architect and engineer who made significant contributions to the urban landscape of Rome. His most acclaimed work is the Baroque-style church of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale, considered a masterpiece of Roman architecture.

In the literary realm, the GIZZI name is associated with Adolfo Gizzi (1887-1957), an Italian poet and writer known for his lyrical works inspired by the landscapes of his native Abruzzo region. His poetry collection, "Canti dell'Abruzzo" (Songs of Abruzzo), published in 1927, is regarded as a classic of Italian literature.

Another notable figure bearing the GIZZI surname was Pietro Gizzi (1532-1589), a renowned Italian sculptor and architect who worked extensively in the city of Naples. His most famous creations include the marble sculptures adorning the Cathedral of Naples and the Palazzo Reale.

Throughout history, the GIZZI name has also appeared in various forms, such as Gizzo, Gizze, and Gizze, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolutions. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gizzi

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

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

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