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

Tozzi, 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 Tozzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tozzi in America

Tozzi is the 21707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tozzi surname appeared 1,199 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 Tozzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tozzi 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 Tozzi

The surname Tozzi originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tozzo," meaning "stout" or "stocky," which was likely a nickname given to someone with a robust physique.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tozzi can be found in the Florentine Libro d'Oro, a historical record of noble families in Florence, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the Tozzi family held a prominent position in the city during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Simone Tozzi was a prominent merchant and banker in Florence. He played a significant role in the financial affairs of the city and was highly respected among his contemporaries.

The Tozzi name also appears in several historical documents from the 15th century, including records from the city of Perugia in Umbria. One such document mentions a certain Andrea Tozzi, who was a renowned artist and sculptor during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Tozzi family continued to gain prominence, with several members holding influential positions in the Church. One of the most notable figures was Cardinal Giovanni Tozzi, who was born in 1534 and served as a diplomat for the Pope.

During the 17th century, the name Tozzi was associated with the literary world. Francesco Tozzi, born in 1612, was a renowned poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of Tuscany and its cultural heritage.

Throughout the centuries, the Tozzi surname has been found in various parts of Italy, with slight variations in spelling, such as Tocci, Tozza, or Tozze. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and local pronunciations.

Other notable individuals with the surname Tozzi include the Italian painter Giuseppe Tozzi (1776-1854), the novelist Federigo Tozzi (1883-1920), and the contemporary Italian singer-songwriter Umberto Tozzi (born 1952).

While the surname Tozzi may have originated as a nickname, it has evolved into a respected and well-established Italian surname, with a rich history spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse fields, including finance, art, literature, and religion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tozzi

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

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

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