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

Panzo, 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 Panzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panzo in America

Panzo is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panzo surname appeared 290 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 Panzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panzo 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 Panzo

The surname Panzo is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "panza," which means "belly" or "paunch." The name was likely originally a nickname given to someone with a protruding belly or a larger physique.

In the 13th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as "Pancius" and "Panzanus," in regions like Tuscany and Umbria. These early spellings reflect the Italian root of the name and its evolution over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Panzo, a merchant from Florence, who lived during the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several trade records and documents from that era, indicating the name's presence in the city's mercantile community.

In the 14th century, the name Panzo was found in the historical records of the city of Siena. A notable figure was Matteo Panzo, a skilled artisan who crafted intricate woodcarvings for churches and noble residences in the region.

The surname Panzo also appeared in the annals of the Venetian Republic during the Renaissance period. Marco Panzo, born in 1492, was a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied some of the early voyages to the New World and documented his travels in detailed journals.

In the 16th century, the name Panzo was associated with the papal court in Rome. Pietro Panzo, born in 1544, was a respected scholar and theologian who served as an advisor to Pope Clement VIII and played a role in the Council of Trent.

Another notable figure was Giulia Panzo, a celebrated artist from Milan who lived in the late 17th century. Her paintings, often depicting scenes from Italian folklore and mythology, were highly sought after by the nobility and art patrons of the time.

As the centuries passed, the Panzo surname spread across Italy and beyond, with descendants settling in various regions and contributing to different fields, from academia to the arts and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panzo

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

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

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