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

Nazzaro, 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 Nazzaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nazzaro in America

Nazzaro is the 21348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nazzaro surname appeared 1,227 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 Nazzaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nazzaro 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 Nazzaro

The surname Nazzaro originated in Naples, Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "Nazareno," which refers to a person from the city of Nazareth, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. This suggests that the name may have been given to early Christians or those with a connection to the Holy Land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nazzaro can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Nazarius, Nazaro, and Nazzaro, indicating its evolution over time.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Tommaso Nazzaro was recorded as a nobleman and landowner in the city of Naples. His descendants likely carried on the family name, contributing to its spread and prominence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, a notable artist named Battista Nazzaro (1510-1585) from the town of Sanseverino Marche in central Italy achieved recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another individual of note was Gian Battista Nazzaro (1605-1679), a Baroque composer and organist from Naples. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan school of music, which had a significant influence on the opera and sacred music of the time.

In the 19th century, a famous Italian poet and playwright named Ferdinando Nazzaro (1825-1891) gained recognition for his works, including the tragedy "Rosmunda" and the comedy "Il Conte di Fondi." He was also a prominent figure in the Italian unification movement.

Throughout history, the surname Nazzaro has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from artists and musicians to writers and politicians. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Naples, where it likely emerged as a symbolic name for early Christians or those with ties to the Holy Land.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nazzaro

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

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

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