Explore the Family Name Gazzola
The meaning of Gazzola
Italian: 1. nickname for someone considered to resemble a magpie in some way: possibly a person known for chattering or pilfering, from a diminutive of gazza ‘magpie’. 2. habitational name from Gazzola, a place in Piacenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Orlando, Cesare, Emilio, Ernesto, Fermino, Giorgio, Guillermo, Philomena, Reno.
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How common is the last name Gazzola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gazzola has seen a mild decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gazzola ranked 43,955 in popularity, with 462 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly fallen to 45,569, despite a minor increase in count to 469 people. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,569 | -3.67% |
| Count | 462 | 469 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gazzola
The same census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities linked to the Gazzola surname. In 2000, 93.29% of individuals identified as White and this figure fell slightly to 91.90% by 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 23.31%, rising from 5.19% in 2000 to 6.40% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races remained relatively consistent, decreasing marginally from 1.08% to 1.07%. The census reported no change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Gazzola.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 91.9% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 5.19% | 6.4% | 23.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.07% | -0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |