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

Pizzini, 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 Pizzini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pizzini in America

Pizzini is the 46568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pizzini surname appeared 457 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 Pizzini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pizzini 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 Pizzini

The surname Pizzini is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Italy, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pizzo," which refers to a lace or embroidery, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a profession related to lace-making or textiles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pizzini surname can be found in the 14th century records of the city of Verona, where a family bearing this name was documented as residing in the area. Historical documents from the same period also mention the Pizzini family as prominent landowners in the surrounding regions of Veneto and Lombardy.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Pizzini (1515-1589) gained recognition as a renowned physician and scholar in the city of Bergamo. His contributions to the field of medicine were documented in several manuscripts and publications of the time.

The Pizzini name has also been associated with the noble lineage of the Pizzini-Valiardi family, which traces its roots back to the 15th century in the territories of Brescia and Milan. This family played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of northern Italy during the Renaissance era.

Another prominent figure with the Pizzini surname was Agostino Pizzini (1682-1756), a celebrated architect and sculptor from Verona. His works, which include the Palazzo Pizzini and the Chiesa di San Tomio, are still regarded as architectural masterpieces in the region.

In the 18th century, the Pizzini family expanded their influence beyond northern Italy, with members establishing themselves in other parts of the country, such as Tuscany and Lazio. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Pizzini (1731-1804), a renowned painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Rome and its surroundings.

As the centuries progressed, the Pizzini surname continued to be associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, and academics, further solidifying its presence across Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pizzini

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

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

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