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

Piza, 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 Piza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piza in America

Piza is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piza surname appeared 507 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 Piza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piza 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 Piza

The surname PIZA is believed to have originated in Italy. It is likely derived from the Italian word "pizza," which refers to a type of flat bread or pie. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a baker or someone involved in the preparation of this food item.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname PIZA can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the cities of Naples and Rome. Some historical records from this period, such as municipal registers and tax documents, mention individuals with the surname PIZA, indicating their presence in these areas.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo PIZA (born around 1310) was a renowned scholar and philosopher from Naples. His writings and teachings contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of that era, and his name is documented in several academic manuscripts and chronicles.

During the Renaissance period, the PIZA surname gained further prominence. One notable individual was Antonio PIZA (1450-1521), a skilled painter and fresco artist from Rome. His works adorned several churches and palaces, and he is considered a influential figure in the development of Italian Renaissance art.

In the 17th century, the name PIZA appeared in various records from the city of Venice. One notable figure was Lucrezia PIZA (1620-1698), a renowned poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works and contributions to Venetian culture.

Another prominent individual with the surname PIZA was Giovanni Battista PIZA (1755-1825), a respected architect and engineer from Milan. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city, leaving a lasting impact on its architectural landscape.

Throughout the centuries, the surname PIZA has been associated with various professions and occupations, such as bakers, artists, scholars, and artisans. While the exact origins of the name remain subject to speculation, its connection to the Italian word "pizza" and its historical presence in various regions of Italy have solidified its place as a distinctly Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piza

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

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

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