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

Odorizzi, 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 Odorizzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odorizzi in America

Odorizzi is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odorizzi surname appeared 292 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 Odorizzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odorizzi 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 Odorizzi

The surname Odorizzi is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Bergamo. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "odore," meaning "odor" or "smell," possibly referring to an occupation or trade related to fragrances or perfumes.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Odorizzi can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical documents and records from the regions around Milan. One notable mention is found in the 1589 cadastral records of the city of Bergamo, where a "Giovanni Odorizzi" is listed as a landowner.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records and registers from the villages and towns surrounding Milan, indicating its widespread presence in the area. One example is the birth record of "Pietro Odorizzi" from the town of Monza in 1632.

As the name spread beyond its original geographical origins, it took on slight variations in spelling, such as Odorisi, Odorizi, and Odorisi-Odorizzi. These variations can be found in historical documents from other parts of northern Italy, as well as in records of Italian immigrants who settled in other countries.

Notable individuals with the surname Odorizzi throughout history include:

1. Giuseppe Odorizzi (1835-1912), an Italian painter and sculptor from the city of Bergamo, known for his religious-themed works and portraits of notable figures.

2. Enrico Odorizzi (1865-1938), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

3. Girolamo Odorizzi (1892-1968), an Italian architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of modern architecture in Milan during the early 20th century.

4. Riccardo Odorizzi (1908-1994), an Italian composer and music educator who taught at the prestigious Milan Conservatory and composed numerous works for orchestra and chamber ensembles.

5. Adriano Odorizzi (born 1956), an Italian professional football player who played as a goalkeeper for several top-tier Italian clubs, including Atalanta and Udinese, during the 1970s and 1980s.

While the surname Odorizzi is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its roots in the northern regions of Italy, where it originated and evolved over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odorizzi

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

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

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