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

Milazzo, 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 Milazzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milazzo in America

Milazzo is the 11025th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milazzo surname appeared 2,885 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 Milazzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milazzo 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 Milazzo

The surname Milazzo is of Italian origin, specifically from the Sicilian region. It is believed to have derived from the place name "Milazzo," a town located in the province of Messina, Sicily. The town's name is thought to have roots in the Ancient Greek word "mele," meaning "apple," likely referring to the abundance of apple orchards in the area.

The earliest known record of the surname Milazzo dates back to the 13th century. In 1282, a document from the Archivo di Stato di Palermo mentions a certain "Guglielmo Milazzo" as a landowner in the town of Milazzo.

During the Middle Ages, the town of Milazzo played a significant role in the conflicts between various rulers vying for control over Sicily. In 1375, a notable figure named Bartolomeo Milazzo is recorded as having led a rebellion against the Aragonese rule in the town.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Milazzo surname was Giacomo Milazzo, a 15th-century Sicilian poet and philosopher. He is best known for his work "Il Libro degli Amori," a collection of poems exploring love and human emotions.

In the 16th century, a member of the Milazzo family, named Giovanni Milazzo, gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He is credited with designing several fortifications and military structures in Sicily, including the Castello di Milazzo, which still stands today.

Another notable figure with the Milazzo surname was Vincenzo Milazzo, a 19th-century Italian chemist and inventor. Born in 1822, he is remembered for his contributions to the development of early batteries and his pioneering work in electrochemistry.

During the Italian unification movement in the 19th century, a patriot named Giuseppe Milazzo played a role in the uprisings against the Bourbon monarchy. He fought alongside the famous revolutionary leader, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and was later honored for his bravery and dedication to the cause of Italian independence.

As the Milazzo surname spread beyond Sicily, it also found its way into other parts of Italy and various regions of the world due to migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the town of Milazzo in Sicily, where the name originated and gained historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milazzo

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

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

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