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

Panozzo, 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 Panozzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panozzo in America

Panozzo is the 24762nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panozzo surname appeared 1,006 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 Panozzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panozzo 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 Panozzo

The surname PANOZZO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that the name PANOZZO is derived from the Latin word "panis," meaning bread. This connection could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in the production or trade of bread, perhaps as bakers or millers.

Another possibility is that the name is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or region within Italy. Some scholars have proposed a link to the town of Panozzano, located in the province of Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname PANOZZO can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is a mention of a certain Giacomo Panozzo in the records of the Republic of Venice, dated around 1320.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals bearing the PANOZZO surname have left their mark on history. One notable figure was Antonio Panozzo (1510-1588), a prominent Italian architect and engineer who worked on several significant projects, including the construction of the Rialto Bridge in Venice.

Another remarkable individual was Girolamo Panozzo (1674-1743), a renowned Italian composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Archbishop of Salzburg. His works were highly regarded during the Baroque era.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Panozzo (1825-1893) was a influential Italian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy.

Turning to more recent times, Pietro Panozzo (1910-1995) was a respected Italian sculptor and artist, known for his works in bronze and marble. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and galleries across Italy.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Sergio Panozzo (born 1952), an Italian football player who enjoyed a successful career as a defender, representing several notable clubs in Italy and playing for the Italian national team in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panozzo

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

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

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