2000
#54,766
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 352
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Peduzzi
From the Italian term for a small foot, indicating someone with that physical characteristic.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 359 Americans carry the last name Peduzzi. That puts it at #67,846 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 954,747 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Peduzzi 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
359
1 in 954,747
Census rank
#67,846
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
313
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 313 bearers of the surname Peduzzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 67846th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Peduzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Peduzzi
The surname Peduzzi originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "peduzzo," which means "a small piece" or "a fragment." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or petite.
The name is primarily associated with the regions of Lombardy and Veneto in northern Italy, where it was initially concentrated. In particular, it has roots in the areas around the cities of Milan and Verona.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Peduzzi can be found in a Milanese tax record from the year 1395, where a certain "Ambrogio Peduzzi" is listed as a resident of the city.
Another notable early reference is in a Venetian census record from 1457, which mentions a "Giovanni Peduzzi" residing in the city.
In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical documents and records from the Duchy of Milan, which was then under Spanish rule. One such record, dated 1523, lists a "Gaspare Peduzzi" as a landowner in the town of Lodi.
The name Peduzzi has also been associated with a few notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sebastiano Peduzzi, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Milan, including the Church of San Fedele.
Another notable bearer of the name was Giovanni Battista Peduzzi, a Venetian painter who was active in the early 18th century. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across northern Italy.
In the 19th century, there was a notable Italian poet and writer named Giuseppe Peduzzi, who was born in 1817 and died in 1891. He wrote several collections of poetry and prose works that were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
Additionally, the name Peduzzi has been associated with place names in Italy, such as the village of Peduzzi in the province of Bergamo, which likely derived its name from the surname itself.
Overall, the surname Peduzzi has a rich history and deep roots in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including architecture, art, and literature, and has left its mark on the cultural and historical landscape of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Peduzzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Peduzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Peduzzi 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 Peduzzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 298
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 3
- Two or more races0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Peduzzi
Peduzzi 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
#61,585
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 326
-26 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 6,819 places
2020
#67,846
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 313
-13 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 6,261 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #54,766 | 352 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #61,585 | 326 | 0.11 | -26 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 6,819 places |
| 2020 | #67,846 | 313 | 0.10 | -13 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 6,261 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 Peduzzi 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 | #61,585 | #67,846 | -10.2% |
| Count | 326 | 313 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.10 | -4.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Peduzzi bearers went from 326 to 313 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 6,261 positions in the national ranking, going from #61,585 to #67,846.
FAQ
Peduzzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Peduzzi?
Name Census estimates that about 359 living Americans carry the surname Peduzzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 954,747 residents.
How common is Peduzzi?
Peduzzi ranks #67,846 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 313 people with the surname Peduzzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (359), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Peduzzi.
Has Peduzzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Peduzzi went from 326 recorded bearers to 313. That is a decrease of 13 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #61,585 to #67,846.
What does the Census say about the background of Peduzzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Peduzzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). 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 Peduzzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (298 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Peduzzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Hispanic (1.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). 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 Peduzzi (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 Peduzzi mean?
From the Italian term for a small foot, indicating someone with that physical characteristic. 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 Peduzzi (0.10 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 many people have the last name Peduzzi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Peduzzi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.