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

Pozzi, 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 Pozzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pozzi in America

Pozzi is the 22012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pozzi surname appeared 1,178 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 Pozzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pozzi 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 Pozzi

The surname Pozzi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "pozzo," which means "well" or "cistern." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname referring to someone who lived near or maintained a well.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pozzi appears in a document from the city of Milan in the year 1221, where a certain "Guido de Pozzi" is mentioned. In the 13th century, the name was also found in records from the city of Pavia, indicating its presence in different parts of northern Italy.

The name Pozzi has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Girolamo Pozzi (c. 1450-1508), a renowned Italian physician and professor of medicine at the University of Padua. Another prominent figure was Gian Battista Pozzi (1591-1662), an Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Milan and other cities.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with individuals such as Carlo Pozzi (1853-1905), an Italian architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several landmarks in Milan. Additionally, Eugenio Pozzi (1871-1946) was an Italian sculptor and medalist whose works can be found in various museums and public spaces.

One of the most famous Pozzis was Raffaele Pozzi (1857-1935), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his religious and historical works. His artworks can be found in numerous churches and museums across Italy, including the Vatican Museums.

It is worth noting that the surname Pozzi may have variations or alternate spellings in different regions of Italy, such as Pozz, Pozzo, or Pozza. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by or derived from place names related to wells or cisterns, such as the town of Pozzo d'Adda in Lombardy.

Overall, the surname Pozzi has a rich history deeply rooted in northern Italy, with its origins likely stemming from an occupational connection to wells or cisterns. Over the centuries, it has been borne by various notable individuals in fields ranging from medicine and architecture to art and sculpture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pozzi

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

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

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