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

Uzzi, 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 Uzzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzzi in America

Uzzi is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzzi surname appeared 167 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 Uzzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzzi 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 Uzzi

The surname UZZI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 12th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "uzzo," meaning "avarice" or "greed." This suggests that the name might have been initially given as a nickname to someone perceived as greedy or miserly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname UZZI can be found in the Florentine Civic Records of the late 13th century, where a certain Berto di Uzzi is mentioned as a landowner in the outskirts of Florence. This suggests that the surname had already gained some prominence by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name UZZI was Iacopo di Uzzi, a wealthy merchant and banker from the city of Siena. His influence and wealth were such that he was able to commission the construction of the Palazzo Uzzi, a grand palace that still stands today as a testament to the family's affluence.

The UZZI surname also found its way into the world of art and literature. In the 16th century, Raffaello Uzzi was a renowned painter from the Florentine school, known for his religious works adorning various churches in the region. His most celebrated work is the altarpiece "The Adoration of the Magi," which can be found in the Church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence.

Another noteworthy bearer of the UZZI surname was Giorgio Uzzi, a 17th-century scholar and philosopher from Lucca. He authored several treatises on metaphysics and logic, and his work "De Anima" was widely studied in academic circles throughout Europe.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Emilio Uzzi was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the latter years of the Kingdom of Italy. He was known for his staunch support of liberal policies and his advocacy for the unification of the Italian states.

Throughout its history, the UZZI surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany and the surrounding areas. Its origins as a nickname related to greed or avarice have given way to a rich tapestry of individuals who have contributed to the cultural, intellectual, and political fabric of the Italian nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzzi

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

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

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