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

Ponzo, 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 Ponzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ponzo in America

Ponzo is the 32524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ponzo surname appeared 707 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 Ponzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ponzo 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 Ponzo

The surname Ponzo is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Liguria, situated in northwestern Italy along the coast of the Ligurian Sea. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ponza," which means a steep or precipitous place, suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals residing in mountainous or hilly areas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ponzo name can be found in the 16th-century records of the city of Genoa, a prominent maritime republic in Liguria. These records indicate that several families bearing the Ponzo surname were involved in various trades, including shipping, fishing, and merchanting, reflecting the region's strong maritime traditions.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Ponzo surname began to appear in other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, as families migrated in search of new opportunities. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni Battista Ponzo (1675-1737), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Turin, including the Church of San Francesco da Paola.

As the 19th century dawned, the Ponzo name gained further recognition with the birth of Giuseppe Ponzo (1825-1892), a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Senate. He played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy and was a staunch supporter of the Risorgimento movement.

Another distinguished figure bearing the Ponzo surname was Mario Ponzo (1882-1960), an Italian painter and sculptor who was a key figure in the Futurist movement. His works, which often depicted dynamic and energetic scenes, were celebrated for their bold use of color and innovative techniques.

In more recent times, the name Ponzo has been associated with various fields, including academia and sports. Francesco Ponzo (1939-2020) was a renowned Italian philosopher and professor who made significant contributions to the study of phenomenology and hermeneutics. Additionally, Gianluigi Ponzo (born 1969) is a former professional football player who played as a defender for several Italian clubs, including Juventus and Napoli.

While the Ponzo surname may have originated in a specific region of Italy, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of families seeking new opportunities and embracing diverse cultures. The name's enduring legacy serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of Italian heritage and the resilience of those who have borne it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ponzo

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

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

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