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

Rappazzo, 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 Rappazzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rappazzo in America

Rappazzo is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rappazzo surname appeared 162 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 Rappazzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rappazzo 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 Rappazzo

The surname Rappazzo originates from Italy, specifically Sicily, and it can be traced back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "rappazzo," which means "rocky hill" or "small hillock." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in or near areas with rocky terrain.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rappazzo can be found in medieval Sicilian documents and records. One notable mention is in the Libro Rosso di Palermo, a collection of legal documents from the 12th century, where a person named Guglielmo Rappazzo is listed as a landowner.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Rappazzo family settled in the town of Castelbuono, located in the province of Palermo. The Rappazzos were influential landowners and played a significant role in the local community. A prominent figure from this era was Enrico Rappazzo, who served as the mayor of Castelbuono in the late 1200s.

During the Renaissance period, the Rappazzo name gained further recognition. Giovan Battista Rappazzo (1515-1588) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Palermo, known for his intricate religious artworks adorning churches throughout Sicily.

In the 18th century, the Rappazzo family expanded their influence beyond Sicily. Vincenzo Rappazzo (1724-1791) was a successful merchant and banker who established businesses in Naples and other Italian cities. His son, Giuseppe Rappazzo (1755-1823), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the Neapolitan financial sector.

Another noteworthy individual was Salvatore Rappazzo (1832-1912), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. He was an advocate for social reforms and workers' rights.

Throughout history, variations of the name Rappazzo have included Rapazzo, Rappazo, and Rappazzio, often reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations. While the name has spread beyond its Sicilian roots, it remains strongly associated with its Italian heritage and the rugged landscapes of its birthplace.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rappazzo

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

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

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