Explore the Family Name Buzzo
The meaning of Buzzo
Italian: from the personal name Buzzo (see Buzzi).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buzzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buzzo has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,961st most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 69,170th position, suggesting a decrease of 9.86 percent in its ranking. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 297 in the year 2000 to 284 in 2010, marking a 4.38 percent decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Buzzo for every 100,000 residents in the U.S. fell from 0.11 to 0.1 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #69,170 | -9.86% |
| Count | 297 | 284 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buzzo
Turning attention to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buzzo between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Buzzo identified as White (94.95 percent), which slightly dipped to 93.66 percent a decade later. The Hispanic population with the surname increased from 3.03 percent to 4.93 percent, marking a rise of 62.71 percent over the decade. There were no changes reported in the number of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Please note that the category "Two or more races" was recorded at 2.02 percent in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 93.66% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 4.93% | 62.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |