Explore the Family Name Gazzo
The meaning of Gazzo
Italian: probably from the medieval Greek personal name Gatsos, a pet form of Georgatsos, a derivative of Geōrgios (see George). Alternatively, a nickname from Sicilian gazzu ‘blue-eyed’ (also ‘short-sighted’), or from Old Italian gazzo ‘deep blue’ (like the feathers of a magpie, Italian gazza). It could also be a habitational name from Gazzo in Padova province, Gazzo Veronese in Verona province, or from a shortened form of Agazzo, from Late Latin Agathius, either a masculine form of Agata or from the analogous ancient Germanic personal name Agathio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Almando, Attilio, Julio, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Gazzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gazzo experienced a slight increase in use between the years 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 56,246th in popularity in 2000, it dipped to the rank of 58,604 by 2010, representing a decrease of 4.19%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Gazzo surname actually increased from 340 to 346 during this period, marking a 1.76% growth. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion of individuals named Gazzo per 100,000 people saw a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #58,604 | -4.19% |
| Count | 340 | 346 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gazzo
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Gazzo surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 90% of Gazzos were White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.41% to 93.06% over these years. The second most frequent ethnic identity associated with the name Gazzo was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 4.71% in 2000 to 6.65% in 2010, indicating a change of 41.19%. There were no recorded instances of the name being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.06% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 6.65% | 41.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |