2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Minozzi
A surname derived from the Italian diminutive of the personal name Mino.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Minozzi. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Minozzi 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.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Minozzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Minozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Minozzi
The surname Minozzi is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "minor," meaning "smaller" or "lesser." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as a descriptive nickname for someone of smaller stature or lower social status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the medieval records of the city of Siena, dating back to the 13th century. These records include mentions of individuals with the surname Minozzi, indicating that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Minozzi was Jacopo Minozzi, a renowned painter and fresco artist from the town of Cortona. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout the region, showcasing his skill and artistic talent.
Another individual of historical significance was Giovanni Battista Minozzi, a 16th-century architect and engineer from Florence. He was renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of fortifications and defensive structures across Italy, particularly in the cities of Siena and Pisa.
During the Renaissance period, the Minozzi family was also known for their involvement in the textile trade, which was a prominent industry in Tuscany at the time. Records from the 16th and 17th centuries mention several members of the Minozzi family as successful merchants and traders of fine fabrics.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Minozzi was Ferdinando Minozzi, a scholar and linguist from Siena. He authored several works on the Italian language and its dialects, contributing to the study and preservation of the region's linguistic heritage.
Moving into the 19th century, one notable individual was Giuseppe Minozzi, a lawyer and politician from Florence who played an active role in the Italian Unification movement. He served as a member of the Tuscan parliament and was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy under a single kingdom.
Throughout its history, the surname Minozzi has been associated with various professions and fields, including the arts, architecture, academia, and politics. While its origins may have been humble, the name has gained recognition and prominence over the centuries, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Minozzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Minozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Minozzi 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 Minozzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.8% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino8.6% · 9
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Minozzi
Minozzi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,723 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 6,723 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 Minozzi 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 | #159,712 | #152,989 | 4.2% |
| Count | 101 | 105 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Minozzi bearers went from 101 to 105 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 6,723 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,989.
FAQ
Minozzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Minozzi?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Minozzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Minozzi?
Minozzi ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Minozzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Minozzi.
Has Minozzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Minozzi went from 101 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Minozzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Minozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Minozzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.8% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Minozzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.8%), Hispanic (8.6%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Minozzi (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 Minozzi mean?
A surname derived from the Italian diminutive of the personal name Mino. 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 Minozzi (0.04 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 people share the surname Minozzi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.