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

Logozzo, 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 Logozzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Logozzo in America

Logozzo is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Logozzo surname appeared 231 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 Logozzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Logozzo 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 Logozzo

The surname Logozzo originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely derived from the Greek word "logos," meaning "word" or "speech." It is believed to have been an occupational surname initially given to those who worked as scribes, scholars, or orators.

Records indicate that the Logozzo family was prominent in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. Some of the earliest known references to the name can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.

One notable example is the mention of a Logozzo family member in a chronicle from the city of Salerno, dated around 1180. This record details a dispute between the Logozzo family and another prominent clan over land ownership.

The name appears to have undergone various spelling variations throughout history, such as Logozzo, Logozzi, and Logozza, likely due to regional dialects and scribal errors in transcription.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Logozzo family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they became influential landowners and participated in local politics. One historical figure was Guglielmo Logozzo (c. 1320-1385), a respected jurist and advisor to the Kingdom of Sicily.

Another notable individual was Girolamo Logozzo (1552-1631), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy. His writings were widely circulated throughout Italy and Europe during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Logozzo family also had a presence in the Papal States, where they held various ecclesiastical positions. One such figure was Cardinal Pietro Logozzo (1518-1592), who served as an advisor to Pope Pius IV and played a significant role in the Council of Trent.

In the 18th century, the Logozzo family expanded their influence to the region of Campania, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and patrons of the arts. One notable member was Antonio Logozzo (1725-1797), a renowned painter whose works adorned several churches and palaces in Naples.

Throughout the centuries, the Logozzo name has been associated with various professions, including law, academia, theology, and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Logozzo

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

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

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