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

Rizzi, 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 Rizzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rizzi in America

Rizzi is the 11279th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rizzi surname appeared 2,801 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rizzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rizzi 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 Rizzi

The surname RIZZI originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "rizo," which means "curly" or "frizzy," likely referring to someone with curly hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RIZZI can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Padovano," a collection of diplomatic documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in a document from 1278, referring to a certain "Rizardus Rizzi."

In the 14th century, the name RIZZI appeared in the "Estimo della città di Venezia," a tax record from the city of Venice. This document lists various individuals with the surname, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name RIZZI became associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Pietro Rizzi (1457-1536), a renowned architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Venice, including the construction of the Rialto Bridge.

Another prominent figure with the surname RIZZI was Girolamo Rizzi (1520-1589), a Venetian philosopher and humanist. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the field of philosophy during the Renaissance.

In the 17th century, the name RIZZI gained further recognition with the birth of Francesco Rizzi (1613-1686), an Italian painter from the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, particularly in Venice and Rome.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we find the name RIZZI associated with Cesare Rizzi (1736-1810), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Venice, including the Palazzo Grassi and the Church of San Giobbe.

In the 19th century, the surname RIZZI was carried by Antonio Rizzi (1818-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy during the late 19th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname RIZZI who have left their mark on history, demonstrating the rich heritage and widespread presence of this Italian name across various fields and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rizzi

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

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

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