2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Yacobozzi
An Italian surname derived from the given name Jacob.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Yacobozzi. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yacobozzi 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Yacobozzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yacobozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yacobozzi
The surname Yacobozzi finds its origins in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th to 15th centuries. The name is thought to be a variation or derivative of the name Jacob, which itself comes from the Hebrew Yaakov, meaning "supplanter." Among Italian surnames, it is not uncommon to find variations that incorporate stylistic or phonetic modifications over the centuries.
Though specific historical references to Yacobozzi in early records are sparse, the name may have its earliest mentions in parish registers and local tax records common to the Italian peninsula. These records would have documented births, marriages, and deaths, providing a crucial source of information for tracing family lineages. The surname might have also made its appearance in notarial deeds and land grants, which were carefully recorded and preserved in regional archives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name is a 1602 baptism record from Naples for a Giovanni Jacobozi, who appears to have been the progenitor of one of the branches bearing the surname. The regions around Naples and the broader Campania region are known for having many families with variations of the Jacob name, which likely influenced the formation of Yacobozzi.
In the 17th century, a notable individual with the surname was Francesco Yacobozzi, a merchant based in Bari who was born in 1647 and died in 1712. His business dealings with various Mediterranean ports are documented in maritime records, shedding light on the spread and prominence of the surname in commercial circles.
Another significant figure was Maria Yacobozzi, born in 1753 in Amalfi. She is known for her involvement in local charitable activities and as a benefactor to several religious institutions in the region. Her contributions are recorded in church annals and local histories, preserving her name for posterity.
In the cultural realm, the 19th century saw the rise of Antonio Yacobozzi, a composer and musician born in 1821 who gained some repute in the Neapolitan music scene. His work was influential in the development of early 19th-century Italian folk music, and several of his compositions are housed in the archives of the Naples Conservatory.
Another historical mention is Leonardo Yacobozzi, a painter born in 1874 in Salerno, whose landscape works captured the idyllic beauty of southern Italy. His paintings are part of permanent collections in several Italian art museums and have been noted in art history books focused on the period's regional artistry.
Finally, Luigi Yacobozzi, born in 1887 in Sicily, was an early 20th-century political figure known for his contributions to local governance and agricultural reforms. His political activities are documented in regional governmental records and newspapers of the time, cementing his legacy in the socio-political history of Sicily.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yacobozzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Yacobozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Yacobozzi 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 Yacobozzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 90
- Two or more races6.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yacobozzi
Yacobozzi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 5,293 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 5,293 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 Yacobozzi 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 | #160,975 | #155,682 | 3.3% |
| Count | 100 | 100 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yacobozzi bearers went from 100 to 100 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 5,293 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #155,682.
FAQ
Yacobozzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yacobozzi?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Yacobozzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Yacobozzi?
Yacobozzi ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Yacobozzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Yacobozzi.
Has Yacobozzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yacobozzi went from 100 recorded bearers to 100. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Yacobozzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yacobozzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Yacobozzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yacobozzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Two or More Races (6.0%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Yacobozzi (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 Yacobozzi mean?
An Italian surname derived from the given name Jacob. 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 Yacobozzi (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 have the surname Yacobozzi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.