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

Terrizzi, 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 Terrizzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terrizzi in America

Terrizzi is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terrizzi surname appeared 321 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 Terrizzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Terrizzi 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 Terrizzi

The surname Terrizzi is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of the country, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "terra," meaning "earth" or "land," suggesting a connection to agricultural or land-related occupations or origins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the late 16th century, in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southernmost tip of the Italian peninsula. Records from this time period indicate that the Terrizzi family held prominent positions within the local community, possibly as landowners or agricultural entrepreneurs.

In the 17th century, several members of the Terrizzi family were listed in the ecclesiastical records of the Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria, indicating their involvement in religious affairs or the priesthood. One notable figure was Father Domenico Terrizzi, born in 1621, who served as the parish priest in the town of Bagnara Calabra.

As the Terrizzi family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy, they left their mark in various historical documents and records. In the 18th century, a merchant named Giovanni Terrizzi was recorded as conducting trade between the port cities of Messina and Palermo in Sicily.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent figures bearing the Terrizzi name. Carlo Terrizzi, born in 1805 in Naples, was a renowned linguist and scholar who authored several works on Italian literature and language. Another noteworthy individual was Giuseppe Terrizzi, born in 1835 in Catania, Sicily, who became a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the local courts.

Crossing into the 20th century, one of the most well-known individuals with the surname Terrizzi was Vincenzo Terrizzi, born in 1890 in Reggio Calabria. He was a celebrated artist and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from everyday life in Southern Italy. His sculptures can be found in several museums and public spaces throughout the region.

While the surname Terrizzi is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including religious figures, merchants, scholars, lawyers, and artists. The name's origins and evolution reflect the cultural and historical tapestry of Southern Italy, where it has its deepest roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terrizzi

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

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

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