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

Piaz, 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 Piaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piaz in America

Piaz is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piaz surname appeared 223 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 Piaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piaz 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 Piaz

The surname PIAZ originates from the Italian region of Lombardy, specifically from the town of Piazzo, located in the province of Bergamo. This name can be traced back to the 12th century, and it is believed to derive from the Latin word "platea," which means "broad street" or "open space."

The earliest recorded mention of the PIAZ surname can be found in the municipal archives of Bergamo, where a certain Jacobus de Piaz is listed as a landowner in the year 1185. In the 13th century, the name appears in various legal documents and property records from the surrounding areas, often spelled as "Piazzo" or "Piazo."

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Gian Domenico Piaz, a renowned architect from the 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Bergamo, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Palazzo Nuovo. Gian Domenico Piaz was born in 1510 and died in 1585.

Another prominent individual with the PIAZ surname was Pietro Piaz, a military commander who fought in the Italian Wars of the 15th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess, and is mentioned in various chronicles and historical accounts from that period.

In the 17th century, a branch of the PIAZ family migrated to the city of Milan, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One of the most influential members of this branch was Antonio Piaz, born in 1625, who served as a councilor in the Milanese government and was instrumental in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring regions.

The PIAZ surname also appeared in several historical documents from the Venetian Republic, particularly in records related to the textile industry. In the 16th century, a certain Giorgio Piaz was noted for his innovative techniques in silk weaving, which contributed to the flourishing of the silk trade in Venice.

Throughout its history, the PIAZ name has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, architecture, military service, and commerce. While originating from a specific town in Lombardy, the surname has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who have left their mark in different fields and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piaz

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

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

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