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

Guzi, 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 Guzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guzi in America

Guzi is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guzi surname appeared 132 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 Guzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guzi 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 Guzi

The surname GUZI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "guzzo," which means "hunchback" or "hump-backed." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to an individual with a physical characteristic or deformity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GUZI can be found in a manuscript from the city of Verona, dated 1347. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Guzi," who was a merchant and landowner in the region. There are also records of the GUZI name appearing in the nearby city of Vicenza during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the GUZI name gained prominence in the region of Veneto, particularly in the areas around Padua and Venice. During this time, there are mentions of several notable individuals bearing the GUZI surname. One such individual was Girolamo Guzi (1508-1573), a renowned scholar and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Padua.

Another notable figure from this period was Giovanni Battista Guzi (1541-1598), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Venice. His most famous work is the Palazzo Guzi, a grand residential building that still stands in the heart of Venice.

In the 17th century, the GUZI name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. One notable individual from this period was Antonio Guzi (1623-1687), a successful merchant and banker from Milan. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city.

During the 18th century, the GUZI surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Francesco Guzi (1712-1785) was a renowned poet and playwright from Bologna, whose works were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Italy.

As the centuries passed, the GUZI name continued to be associated with various professions and disciplines. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Guzi (1823-1891) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Turin, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guzi

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

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

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