2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yazzolino
Derived from a diminutive form of the Italian name Iazzolo, a variant of Giacomo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Yazzolino. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yazzolino 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Yazzolino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yazzolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yazzolino
The surname Yazzolino has its origins in Italy, likely emerging during the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the southern regions, particularly in the areas of Calabria and Sicily, where names of similar phonetic structure are common. Italian surnames often exhibit regional variations, and Yazzolino is no exception, with its roots deeply embedded in the linguistic traditions of these areas.
The name Yazzolino is thought to be derived from a diminutive or affectionate form of the base name Yazzo, combined with the suffix -lino, which in Italian denotes "little" or "son of." This construction was typical in medieval Italian naming conventions, where names were often expanded to signify familial connections or characteristics. The base name Yazzo itself might trace its lineage to Germanic roots, reflecting the historical influences from various invasions and settlements in Italy.
Historical records from the 15th century include references to individuals with variants of the name, such as Jacopo Yazzolino, a merchant operating in the port city of Naples, recorded in commercial transactions dating back to 1487. This early reference suggests the name was associated with individuals involved in trade and business, providing a glimpse into the occupational leanings of those bearing the surname.
In the late 16th century, the name appears in church documents from the town of Palmi in Calabria. Here, records from 1573 mention a Giovanni Yazzolino as a landowner and benefactor of the local church. Such documents indicate that by this period, the Yazzolino family had established itself as a notable presence within the local community, possibly acquiring wealth and influence through land ownership and philanthropy.
Further, a 17th-century manuscript from a Catanian monastery lists a Sister Maria Yazzolino, born in 1602, who took her vows in 1620. Her life and dedication as a nun are emblematic of the historical trend where family names are preserved within religious and clerical documents, providing valuable insights into familial and societal structures of the time.
Another prominent bearer of the surname is Francesco Yazzolino, an 18th-century artist from Sicily, known for his religious frescoes. Born in 1734 and active until his death in 1802, Francesco’s works were celebrated in numerous Sicilian churches, and his contribution to Baroque art remains acknowledged in historical records.
Finally, the name appears in the annals of Italian emigration in the late 19th century, with records showing a Giuseppe Yazzolino, born in 1859, who emigrated to the United States in 1886. Giuseppe's journey reflects the broader Italian diaspora during this period and highlights the surname's trans-continental reach, where it continued to be a marker of Italian heritage and identity in new lands.
The history of the surname Yazzolino, through these individual stories and recorded instances, underscores its rich heritage, geographical roots, and adaptation over centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yazzolino
Among Census respondents with the surname Yazzolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Yazzolino 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 Yazzolino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yazzolino
Yazzolino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+9 bearers (+8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 400 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-6 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.2%) | Down 400 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 7,064 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 Yazzolino 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 | #140,157 | #147,221 | -5.0% |
| Count | 119 | 113 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yazzolino bearers went from 119 to 113 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 7,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #147,221.
FAQ
Yazzolino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yazzolino?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Yazzolino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Yazzolino?
Yazzolino ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 113 people with the surname Yazzolino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Yazzolino.
Has Yazzolino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yazzolino went from 119 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Yazzolino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yazzolino, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Yazzolino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yazzolino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Yazzolino (2000, 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 Yazzolino mean?
Derived from a diminutive form of the Italian name Iazzolo, a variant of Giacomo. 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 Yazzolino (0.04 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 last name Yazzolino?
You can see how many people are called Yazzolino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.