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

Mazzotta, 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 Mazzotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazzotta in America

Mazzotta is the 26975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazzotta surname appeared 899 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 Mazzotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazzotta 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 Mazzotta

The surname Mazzotta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian word "mazza," which means "club" or "mace," implying that the original bearer may have been a soldier or a craftsman who worked with such weapons or tools.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mazzotta can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Apulian region before spreading to other parts of southern Italy.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Niccolò Mazzotta was a prominent jurist and legal scholar in Naples, serving as a magistrate during the reign of King Robert of Anjou. His writings on Neapolitan law and customs provide valuable insights into the legal and social systems of that era.

During the Renaissance period, the Mazzotta family gained prominence in the city of Reggio Calabria. One member, Girolamo Mazzotta (1515-1592), was a renowned humanist scholar and poet who contributed to the cultural and literary landscape of the time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Mazzotta family settled in Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. Giuseppe Mazzotta (1735-1810), a wealthy merchant from Palermo, was known for his philanthropic endeavors and support of local churches and charitable institutions.

Another notable figure was Camillo Mazzotta (1834-1901), an Italian politician and journalist from Calabria. He served as a deputy in the Italian parliament and was an influential voice in the region's political and social affairs during the late 19th century.

Throughout history, the Mazzotta surname has been associated with various occupations, including soldiers, scholars, merchants, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name across different regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazzotta

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

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

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