2000
#12,266
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,326
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.86
Rare Last name
Mazzone
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who harvests or sells mast, such as acorns or chestnuts.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,455 Americans carry the last name Mazzone. That puts it at #13,564 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.72 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 139,615 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mazzone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mazzone with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.5K
1 in 139,615
Census rank
#13,564
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,141 bearers of the surname Mazzone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.72 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13564th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazzone, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mazzone
The surname Mazzone has its origins in Italy, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mazza," which means "mace" or "club," possibly suggesting an ancestral connection to someone who wielded such a weapon or was associated with an armory trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazzone can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari in Southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name is thought to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Apulia and Calabria.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname Mazzone was Pietro Mazzone, a 15th-century Italian painter from Naples known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in the city. Around the same time, another individual named Girolamo Mazzone made a name for himself as a renowned architect and engineer, contributing to the design of several landmark structures in Rome.
In the 17th century, the name Mazzone appeared in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples, with a certain Francesco Mazzone holding a prominent position as a magistrate and legal scholar. His treatises on Neapolitan law and jurisprudence were widely referenced during that era.
Turning to the 19th century, a significant figure with the surname Mazzone was Giuseppe Mazzone, an Italian patriot and military leader who played a crucial role in the Risorgimento, the movement that eventually led to the unification of Italy. He fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and was instrumental in several key battles against the Austrian Empire.
Another noteworthy individual was Antonio Mazzone, a renowned Italian sculptor born in 1845 in the town of Muro Lucano, Basilicata. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological themes, can be found in various churches and museums across Italy, showcasing his remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail.
While these examples highlight some of the more prominent figures who have carried the surname Mazzone throughout history, it is important to note that the name has been borne by countless individuals across generations, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mazzone
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazzone, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Mazzone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mazzone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 1,980
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 85
- Two or more races2.1% · 44
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 25
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mazzone
Mazzone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,453
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,264
-62 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Down 1,187 places
2020
#13,564
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,141
-123 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.72
Rank movement Down 111 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,266 | 2,326 | 0.86 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,453 | 2,264 | 0.77 | -62 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 1,187 places |
| 2020 | #13,564 | 2,141 | 0.72 | -123 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 111 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mazzone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,453 | #13,564 | -0.8% |
| Count | 2,264 | 2,141 | -5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.77 | 0.72 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mazzone bearers went from 2,264 to 2,141 (-5.4% change). The surname moved down 111 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,453 to #13,564.
FAQ
Mazzone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mazzone?
Name Census estimates that about 2,455 living Americans carry the surname Mazzone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 139,615 residents.
How common is Mazzone?
Mazzone ranks #13,564 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.72 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,141 people with the surname Mazzone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,455), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.72 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.72 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mazzone.
Has Mazzone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mazzone went from 2,264 recorded bearers to 2,141. That is a decrease of 123 (-5.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,453 to #13,564.
What does the Census say about the background of Mazzone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazzone, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mazzone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (1,980 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mazzone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mazzone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mazzone mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who harvests or sells mast, such as acorns or chestnuts. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mazzone (0.72 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Mazzone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.