Explore the Family Name Bozza
The meaning of Bozza
Italian: 1. variant of Bozzo. 2. possibly a nickname from Sicilian bozza, vozza ‘crop (of a chicken)’. 3. possibly a nickname of bozza variant of boccia ‘bottle’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Armando, Carlo, Cosimo, Fausto, Gino, Guido, Mario, Orlando.
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How common is the last name Bozza in the United States?
The surname Bozza has experienced a slight decrease in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, "Bozza" was ranked 33,782nd among all surnames found in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 36,099th. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced slightly from 636 in 2000 to 621 in 2010, reflecting a 2.36% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Bozza per 100,000 residents decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #36,099 | -6.86% |
| Count | 636 | 621 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bozza
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Bozza surname underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a marginal decrease from 93.40% to 92.91%. The Hispanic representation increased by 16.45%, rising from 4.56% to 5.31%. There were also minor shifts in other ethnicities. In 2000, 0.94% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this category was not present in the 2010 data. Meanwhile, there was a new category in 2010 for Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.61%, which was not recorded in the 2000 data. The categories for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 92.91% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 5.31% | 16.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |