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

Mazzeo, 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 Mazzeo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazzeo in America

Mazzeo is the 13349th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazzeo surname appeared 2,284 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mazzeo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazzeo 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 Mazzeo

The surname Mazzeo has its origins in Italy, particularly in the southern regions such as Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

Mazzeo is derived from the Italian word "mazza," which originally meant a club, mace, or staff. It was commonly used as a nickname for someone who carried such a weapon or had a strong, robust appearance. The suffix "-eo" is a common Italian patronymic, indicating familial or ancestral descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazzeo can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Maczeo," "Macczeo," and "Mazzio."

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Mazzeo di Ricco was a prominent Ghibelline leader and military commander from Genoa. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, supporting the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II.

During the Renaissance period, Mazzeo Belverte (c. 1490-1570) was an Italian architect and engineer from Naples. He is known for his contributions to the design and construction of various fortifications and defensive structures in the Kingdom of Naples.

Another notable figure was Mazzeo Riccio (c. 1504-1572), an Italian goldsmith and sculptor from Pavia. He was renowned for his exquisite metalwork and sculptures, many of which can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

In the 18th century, Mazzeo Santucci (1727-1801) was an Italian painter from Calabria. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, which adorned many churches in southern Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, Mazzeo Carafa (1805-1875) was an Italian politician and nobleman from Naples. He served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament and was actively involved in the Italian unification movement.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the surname Mazzeo throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and prevalence in various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazzeo

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

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

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