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

Tizol, 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 Tizol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tizol in America

Tizol is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tizol surname appeared 214 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 Tizol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tizol 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 Tizol

The surname TIZOL is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "tizzone," which means a piece of burning wood or a firebrand. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with fire, such as a blacksmith or a potter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the city of Siena, dated around 1350. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Tizolo," who was a master craftsman involved in the construction of the city's famous cathedral.

In the 15th century, the name TIZOL can be found in various records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Pisa. It is possible that the name was associated with specific trades or guilds related to metalworking or pottery-making.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name TIZOL was Girolamo Tizol (1460-1525), a renowned sculptor from the city of Carrara. He is known for his intricate marble carvings adorning several churches and palaces in Italy.

In the 17th century, the name TIZOL appears in the records of the island of Sicily, where a family of that name owned a vineyard and produced a highly regarded wine. One notable member of this family was Vincenzo Tizol (1620-1687), who was a respected wine merchant and philanthropist in the city of Palermo.

Another prominent individual with the surname TIZOL was Ferdinando Tizol (1765-1845), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In more recent times, the name TIZOL gained recognition in the realm of music with Juan Tizol (1900-1984), a Puerto Rican trombonist and composer. He is best known for his collaboration with the legendary Duke Ellington and his contributions to the development of Latin jazz.

While the surname TIZOL is not among the most common in Italy or other parts of the world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is associated with various professions and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tizol

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

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

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