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

Izzo, 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 Izzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Izzo in America

Izzo is the 7098th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Izzo surname appeared 4,717 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Izzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Izzo 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 Izzo

The surname Izzo originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ictus," which means "blow" or "strike." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was skilled in fighting or combat.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Izzo can be traced back to the 12th century in the city of Naples. It appears in several historical documents from that period, including property records and tax rolls. During the medieval era, variations of the name, such as "Izzio" and "Izio," were also commonly used.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Izzo was Gian Battista Izzo, a renowned artist born in Naples in 1535. He was celebrated for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches and monasteries throughout southern Italy.

In the 17th century, the name Izzo appeared in the town of Bari, where it was associated with a prominent family of landowners and merchants. One member of this family, Niccolò Izzo (1620-1695), was a successful trader who established business ties throughout the Mediterranean region.

As the name Izzo spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the late 18th century, a French nobleman named Jacques Izzo (1745-1821) served as a military officer under Napoleon Bonaparte. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Izzo (1857-1923), an Italian philosopher and writer who was born in the town of Salerno. He was known for his works on ethics and social justice, which were influential during the early 20th century.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italians with the surname Izzo immigrated to the United States, particularly to cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. These immigrants played a significant role in shaping the Italian-American communities in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Izzo

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

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

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