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

Pozzuto, 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 Pozzuto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pozzuto in America

Pozzuto is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pozzuto surname appeared 274 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 Pozzuto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pozzuto 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 Pozzuto

The surname Pozzuto is of Italian origin, specifically hailing from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The name Pozzuto is thought to be derived from the Italian word "pozzo," which means "well" or "pit," and the suffix "-uto," which is a diminutive ending indicating smallness or endearment. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small well or pit, or perhaps someone who worked as a well-digger or maintained water sources.

One of the earliest documented references to the Pozzuto surname can be found in the Sicilian municipal records dating back to the late 13th century. These records mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "Pozzuto," "Pozzutu," and "Pozzuti," suggesting that the spelling was not yet standardized.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Pozzuto was mentioned in Neapolitan chronicles for his role in a local uprising against the ruling nobility. Unfortunately, no specific dates are available for Giovanni Pozzuto's life.

During the Renaissance period, the name Pozzuto gained prominence in the region of Calabria, where several families bore this surname. One notable individual was Vincenzo Pozzuto (c. 1490-1560), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of numerous churches and palaces in the region.

In the 17th century, the Pozzuto name appeared in the records of the Sicilian town of Modica, where a family of landowners and merchants bore this surname. A prominent figure from this lineage was Domenico Pozzuto (1621-1695), a successful merchant who played an influential role in the local economy and governance.

As Italians began to emigrate to other parts of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Pozzuto surname spread to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Argentina, where descendants of Italian emigrants with this surname can be found today.

In the realm of literature, the Italian writer and philosopher Tommaso Pozzuto (1871-1942) gained recognition for his works exploring existentialism and metaphysics. His philosophical treatises and novels contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pozzuto

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

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

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