2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schillizzi
An Italian surname likely derived from a personal name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Schillizzi. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schillizzi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Schillizzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schillizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schillizzi
The surname SCHILLIZZI originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "schilizzi," which means "small wild plum" or "blackthorn." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone who lived near or worked with these plants.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCHILLIZZI can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a family with this surname residing in the town of Palermo, Sicily. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Schirlizzi" or "Schirrizzi," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
In the 16th century, there are records of a SCHILLIZZI family living in the town of Modica, Sicily. This family was known for their involvement in the local wine trade, which could be a reference to the name's connection to the wild plum or blackthorn plants.
A notable figure with the surname SCHILLIZZI was Giovanni Schillizzi (1547-1621), a Sicilian painter and architect who was active during the Renaissance period. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Palermo.
Another prominent individual was Antonio Schillizzi (1678-1742), a Sicilian scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of Sicily. He was also a professor at the University of Palermo and was highly respected in academic circles during his time.
In the 18th century, there are records of a SCHILLIZZI family that owned a large estate near the town of Trapani, Sicily. This family was involved in the production of olive oil and wine, further reinforcing the name's potential connection to agricultural activities.
Girolamo Schillizzi (1802-1878) was a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy and played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement.
Maria Schillizzi (1876-1949) was a renowned Sicilian artist known for her intricate lace designs and embroidery work. Her creations were highly sought after and can be found in various museums and private collections around the world.
Throughout its history, the surname SCHILLIZZI has maintained a strong presence in Sicily and has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, arts, academics, and politics. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Greek influence in the region, it has become an integral part of Sicilian heritage and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schillizzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Schillizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Schillizzi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schillizzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schillizzi
Schillizzi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,775 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-7 bearers (-6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,738 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,775 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.5%) | Down 3,738 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schillizzi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #155,270 | -2.5% |
| Count | 108 | 101 | -6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schillizzi bearers went from 108 to 101 (-6.5% change). The surname moved down 3,738 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #155,270.
FAQ
Schillizzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schillizzi?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Schillizzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Schillizzi?
Schillizzi ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Schillizzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schillizzi.
Has Schillizzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schillizzi went from 108 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Schillizzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schillizzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schillizzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schillizzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schillizzi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schillizzi mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a personal name or nickname. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schillizzi (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Schillizzi?
You can see how common the surname Schillizzi is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.