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

Zolezzi, 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 Zolezzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zolezzi in America

Zolezzi is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zolezzi surname appeared 293 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 Zolezzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zolezzi 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 Zolezzi

The surname Zolezzi originates from Italy, particularly the Liguria region. The name likely began appearing in this area during the medieval period, possibly in the early part of the 13th or 14th centuries. Liguria, known for its trade and maritime activity, would have been a hub of cultural and linguistic intermingling, offering the perfect environment for the development of distinctive surnames like Zolezzi.

Etymologically, the surname Zolezzi may derive from the Italian word "zolle," meaning clods of earth or lumps of soil. This could indicate that the original bearers of the name were agricultural workers, or perhaps owners of land. Variants of Zolezzi include Zolla, Zolli, and Zolla, all of which root back to similar meanings connected to the land and agriculture.

The name Zolezzi appears in various historical records, though it is not one of the most frequently recorded surnames. One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Zolezzi can be found in 15th-century notary documents from Genoa, a principal city in Liguria. Over time, the name spread throughout northern Italy and into neighboring regions.

A notable person with the surname Zolezzi is Giovanni Battista Zolezzi, a Genoese maritime trader born in 1608 and deceased in 1675. His extensive trade networks spanned from Italy to the ports of Northern Africa. Another significant figure is Maria Zolezzi (1823-1891), an Italian opera singer known for her powerful soprano voice that captivated audiences across Europe during the 19th century.

Further back, around the early 1700s, Nicola Zolezzi was a well-known architect in Genoa, contributing to numerous baroque architectural landmarks in the city. In more contemporary history, Carlo Zolezzi (1895-1955) made his mark as a celebrated poet and writer whose work reflected the societal changes of post-war Italy, addressing themes of resilience and renewal.

The Zolezzi surname also has a presence in South America. Patrizia Zolezzi (1950-2002), a significant figure in the academic studies of Latin American literature, is credited with extensive research on the cultural narratives of the Andean region. Her work remains influential in historical and cultural studies to this day.

The name Zolezzi carries with it a rich legacy tied to Italy’s Liguria region, signifying a heritage of agricultural roots, maritime trade, and cultural contributions across multiple periods of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zolezzi

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

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

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