2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Panzitta
A surname possibly derived from an Italian word meaning "big belly" or "potbelly".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Panzitta. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Panzitta 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Panzitta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Panzitta, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Panzitta
The surname Panzitta has its origins in Italy, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "panza," meaning "belly" or "paunch," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or occupation associated with the family's ancestors.
The earliest known records of the Panzitta name can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Campania and Calabria, located in southern Italy. Historical documents from this period often spelled the name as "Panzitta" or variations like "Panzitta" and "Panzitta."
One of the earliest known bearers of the Panzitta name was Girolamo Panzitta, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Salerno during the late 15th century (c. 1460-1528). His wealth and influential status were well-documented in local archives.
In the 16th century, the Panzitta family gained recognition in the literary world with the poet and playwright Francesco Panzitta (1520-1592). Born in Naples, his works were widely celebrated during the Italian Renaissance and included notable plays such as "La Commedia degli Errori" and "Il Mercante di Venezia."
During the 17th century, the Panzitta name was associated with the Catholic Church. Antonio Panzitta (1612-1678) served as a respected bishop in the Diocese of Benevento, renowned for his charitable works and efforts to improve the lives of the local community.
In the 18th century, the Panzitta family made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Giuseppe Panzitta (1725-1804) was a renowned physician and professor at the University of Naples, known for his groundbreaking research on infectious diseases and public health initiatives.
Another notable figure bearing the Panzitta name was Maria Panzitta (1845-1920), a prominent social activist and advocate for women's rights. Born in Palermo, Sicily, she played a crucial role in the Italian Risorgimento movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in her region.
Throughout its history, the Panzitta surname has been closely tied to various regions of southern Italy, particularly Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. While not a widespread name globally, it remains a proud part of Italian heritage and has left an indelible mark across various fields, from literature and religion to medicine and social reform.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Panzitta
Among Census respondents with the surname Panzitta, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Panzitta 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 Panzitta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Panzitta
Panzitta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,151 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,900 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 1,151 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,900 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 Panzitta 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 | #149,395 | #146,495 | 1.9% |
| Count | 110 | 114 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Panzitta bearers went from 110 to 114 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,900 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #146,495.
FAQ
Panzitta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Panzitta?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Panzitta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Panzitta?
Panzitta ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Panzitta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Panzitta.
Has Panzitta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Panzitta went from 110 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Panzitta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Panzitta, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Panzitta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Panzitta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Hispanic (4.4%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Panzitta (2000, 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 Panzitta mean?
A surname possibly derived from an Italian word meaning "big belly" or "potbelly". 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 Panzitta (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 common is the surname Panzitta?
Want to know how many people are called Panzitta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.