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

Sanzi, 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 Sanzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanzi in America

Sanzi is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanzi surname appeared 208 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 Sanzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanzi 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 Sanzi

The surname SANZI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. The name is believed to have emerged around the 13th or 14th century, deriving from the Italian word "sanza," which means "without" or "lacking." This could suggest that the name was initially a descriptive surname given to individuals who lacked certain qualities or possessions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANZI surname can be found in the historic records of the city of Verona, where a family bearing this name was documented in the late 14th century. The name was also present in the nearby city of Vicenza, where a notable figure named Giovanni Sanzi lived during the 15th century, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled artisan and craftsman.

In the 16th century, the SANZI name gained prominence in the Venetian Republic, with several individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions. One such figure was Marcantonio Sanzi, a renowned architect and engineer who was instrumental in the design and construction of various fortifications and public works projects throughout the Republic.

Moving further into the 17th century, the SANZI surname spread throughout other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. In the city of Bologna, a wealthy merchant family named Sanzi established themselves as influential patrons of the arts, commissioning numerous works of art and architecture that still stand as testaments to their legacy.

Another notable figure bearing the SANZI surname was Giovanni Battista Sanzi, a celebrated painter and fresco artist who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works can be found adorning the walls of various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

Throughout the subsequent centuries, the SANZI name continued to be represented across various fields, including literature, music, and academia. Pietro Sanzi, an 18th-century poet and author from Milan, gained recognition for his poetic works that explored themes of love and nature. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Sanzi, a composer and conductor from Parma, made significant contributions to the world of classical music.

While the SANZI surname may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy, with its roots deeply embedded in the northern regions and a legacy that spans centuries of artistic, intellectual, and entrepreneurial achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanzi

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

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

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