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

Mazzo, 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 Mazzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazzo in America

Mazzo is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazzo surname appeared 389 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 Mazzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazzo 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 Mazzo

The surname Mazzo is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots potentially tracing back to the Renaissance era. It is thought to derive from the Italian word "mazzo," which translates to "bundle" or "bunch," particularly referring to a cluster of flowers or a deck of cards.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Mazzo name can be found in the records of the Venetian Republic, where a merchant named Giovanni Mazzo was documented in the late 15th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region of Veneto, possibly among families involved in the flourishing trade of that time.

In the 16th century, there are records of a Florentine artist named Jacopo Mazzo, who was renowned for his intricate floral paintings. His artwork, featuring vibrant depictions of flower bundles, further links the name to its botanical connotations.

As the name spread across Italy, it gained variations in spelling, such as Mazzi and Mazzoli. One notable figure was Alessandro Mazzoli, a 17th-century composer from Bologna, whose works were performed in the renowned Basilica of San Petronio.

Moving into the 18th century, the Mazzo name found its way to the New World, with records indicating the presence of a family in colonial New England. Antonio Mazzo, born in 1712, was among the earliest documented immigrants with this surname to settle in the American colonies.

In the 19th century, the Mazzo name gained prominence in the literary world with the Italian poet and playwright, Giuseppe Mazzo (1808-1872). His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim in his native country.

Another notable figure was Emilia Mazzo (1856-1920), an Italian educator and women's rights activist. She played a vital role in advocating for equal educational opportunities for women in Italy, leaving a lasting impact on the country's social and educational landscape.

As the centuries passed, the Mazzo name continued to spread across various regions, with individuals from this lineage making their mark in diverse fields, from arts and literature to business and academia. While its origins may be rooted in the vivid imagery of flower bundles and playing cards, the name has come to represent a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and personal achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazzo

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

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

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