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

Luzzi, 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 Luzzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luzzi in America

Luzzi is the 21972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luzzi surname appeared 1,181 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 Luzzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luzzi 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 Luzzi

The surname Luzzi is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have originated from the word "luce," which means "light" in Italian, possibly referring to the occupation of candlemakers or a location known for its brightness or illumination.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Luzzi can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Aretino, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Arezzo, dating back to the year 1260. This suggests that the name was already established in Tuscany during that time period.

In the 14th century, the Luzzi family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the wool trade and held influential positions within the city's government. Notable members include Gherardo Luzzi, who served as the Gonfalonier of Justice (the highest magistrate) in Siena in 1349.

During the Renaissance period, the Luzzi family expanded their influence to other parts of Italy, including Rome and Naples. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in Naples, where they were granted nobility status and the title of Marquis.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the surname Luzzi was Bartolomeo Luzzi (1508-1567), an Italian architect and engineer who worked on several notable projects in Rome, including the renovation of the Basilica of St. Peter and the construction of the Villa Lante in Bagnaia.

Another noteworthy figure was Niccolò Luzzi (1688-1768), an Italian painter and engraver who was active in Rome during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the Luzzi family also made a mark in the literary world. Giambattista Luzzi (1815-1876) was an Italian writer and journalist who published several historical novels and essays on Italian culture and politics.

Other notable individuals with the surname Luzzi include Gioacchino Luzzi (1787-1851), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and Sebastiano Luzzi (1806-1876), an Italian sculptor who created works for various churches and monuments in Naples.

While the surname Luzzi is still found in Italy today, particularly in the regions of Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luzzi

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

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

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