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

Rezzonico, 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 Rezzonico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rezzonico in America

Rezzonico is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rezzonico surname appeared 156 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 Rezzonico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rezzonico 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 Rezzonico

The surname Rezzonico originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "rezza," meaning "net" or "mesh," potentially referring to an occupation related to fishing or net-making.

The earliest known recorded instance of the Rezzonico name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents from the city of Como in Lombardy. In these records, the name was often spelled as "Rezzonicus" or "Rezzonico," indicating its longstanding presence in the region.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the Rezzonico name was Carlo Rezzonico, who became Pope Clement XIII in 1758. Born in Venice in 1693, he served as the head of the Catholic Church until his death in 1769. During his papacy, he faced challenges such as the suppression of the Jesuit order and the ongoing tensions between the Papal States and the Bourbon monarchies.

Another prominent individual with the Rezzonico surname was Giovanni Battista Rezzonico, a renowned Italian architect from the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Barnaba and the Palazzo Rezzonico, which now houses the Museum of 18th-Century Venice.

In the realm of literature, Aurelio Rezzonico, born in Milan in 1877, gained recognition as a playwright and novelist. His works, such as "La commedia degli illusionisti" (The Comedy of Illusionists), explored themes of love, disillusionment, and the human condition.

The Rezzonico name can also be found in the realm of politics, with figures like Carlo Rezzonico, an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies in the late 19th century, representing the city of Como.

While the Rezzonico surname is predominantly Italian in origin, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, potentially due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of Italy, where it has a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rezzonico

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

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

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