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

Randazzo, 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 Randazzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Randazzo in America

Randazzo is the 4900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Randazzo surname appeared 7,190 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Randazzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Randazzo 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 Randazzo

The surname Randazzo has its origins in Italy, specifically in Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Sicilian town of Randazzo, located in the province of Catania.

Randazzo, the town, was originally known as "Randacium" or "Randatium" during the Roman era. It is thought that the name may have stemmed from the Greek word "rhantos," meaning "sprinkled" or "scattered," possibly referring to the town's scattered or dispersed settlements.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Randazzo can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi di Sicilia," a collection of diplomatic documents from the Aragonese rulers of Sicily, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the surname was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Randazzo was Guglielmo Randazzo, a nobleman and landowner from the town of Randazzo. Historical records from the era mention his involvement in local affairs and disputes over land ownership.

Another prominent individual with the surname Randazzo was Giovanni Battista Randazzo, a Sicilian architect and engineer who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Palermo and other parts of Sicily.

During the 18th century, Francesco Randazzo, a Sicilian poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in Randazzo in 1720 and is known for his poetic compositions and contributions to Sicilian literature.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Randazzo, a Sicilian patriot and revolutionary, played a significant role in the struggle for Italian unification and independence. He participated in the Sicilian uprising against the Bourbon monarchy in 1848 and later joined the forces of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the expedition to unify Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname Randazzo was Vincenzo Randazzo, a Sicilian painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his realistic and vivid depictions of Sicilian landscapes and scenes from everyday life.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Randazzo who have left their mark throughout history. The name's origins can be traced back to the town of Randazzo in Sicily, and its prevalence and use have continued over the centuries, carrying the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Randazzo

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

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

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