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

Mazzola, 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 Mazzola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazzola in America

Mazzola is the 8485th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazzola surname appeared 3,885 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 Mazzola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazzola 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 Mazzola

The surname Mazzola has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. The name is derived from the Italian word "mazza" which means "club" or "mace". It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who used a club or mace as a weapon or tool.

Mazzola is a relatively old surname, with records dating back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the records of the city of Genoa in 1295, where a certain Guglielmo Mazzola is mentioned.

During the Middle Ages, the Mazzola family was present in several cities across northern Italy, including Milan, Turin, and Pavia. In the 14th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Vigevano, in the province of Pavia, where they became prominent members of the local nobility.

One notable figure from this period was Girolamo Mazzola (1472-1518), an Italian painter and architect who was active in the city of Parma. He was a member of the School of Ferrara and is known for his works such as the frescoes in the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Parma.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Filippo Mazzola (1460-1505), an Italian Renaissance painter who was born in Parma. He is considered one of the most important representatives of the Parmesan School of painting.

In the 16th century, the Mazzola family also had a presence in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member of the family, Giovanni Battista Mazzola (1536-1598), was a prominent merchant and shipowner.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Mazzola continued to be found across various regions of northern Italy, including Piedmont, Lombardy, and Liguria. Notable individuals from this period include Giuseppe Mazzola (1683-1756), an Italian painter from Turin, and Domenico Mazzola (1722-1790), a sculptor from Genoa.

Towards the end of the 18th century, the surname began to spread beyond Italy as members of the Mazzola family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One example is Juan Mazzola (1792-1865), a Spanish painter and engraver who was born in Cádiz, Spain, but whose family originated from Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazzola

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

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

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