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

Mazzi, 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 Mazzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazzi in America

Mazzi is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazzi surname appeared 264 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 Mazzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazzi 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 Mazzi

The surname Mazzi is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is derived from the Italian word "mazza," which can refer to a club, mace, or staff. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with or was associated with these objects, perhaps a soldier or a craftsman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazzi can be found in the historical records of the city of Verona, dating back to the 13th century. A document from 1256 mentions a certain "Iohannes Mazzi," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 14th century, the Mazzi family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in the production of silk and wool textiles. Records from this period mention several members of the family, including Galeazzo Mazzi (c. 1320-1390), a successful merchant and landowner.

During the Renaissance period, the Mazzi name appeared in various literary and artistic works. One notable example is the mention of a "Pietro Mazzi" in a poem by the renowned Italian poet Petrarch, who lived in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Mazzi family settled in Venice, where they became influential figures in the city's political and cultural life. One of the most famous members of this branch was Antonio Mazzi (1541-1613), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Venice.

Another notable figure with the surname Mazzi was Giovanni Battista Mazzi (1786-1855), an Italian painter and engraver who was known for his landscapes and religious works. He was born in Parma and studied at the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti di Parma.

Throughout the centuries, the Mazzi name has been associated with various other professions and fields, including law, medicine, and education. However, the exact origins and early history of the name remain shrouded in some mystery, as is often the case with surnames that date back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazzi

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

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

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