Explore the Family Name Izzo
The meaning of Izzo
Italian: 1. probably a nickname from Sicilian izzu ‘captive, slave’, which is ultimately a derivative of Latin aegyptius ‘Egyptian’. The surname may also be a nickname from the same word used to denote any of various birds of prey or in the sense ‘dark-skinned’. 2. alternatively, this may be a Neapolitan short form of a personal name ending in -iccio/-izzo, perhaps from a personal name of ancient Germanic origin such as Bonizzo or Opizzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Antonio, Salvatore, Domenic, Rocco, Pasco, Domenico, Francesco, Gaetano, Lorenzo, Nunzio.
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How common is the last name Izzo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Izzo has seen some changes over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 6509th most common name in America, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 7098th place, representing a 9.05% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 4810 in 2000 to 4717 in 2010 - a modest decline of 1.93%. Consequently, the proportion of Izzos per 100,000 people in the population also dropped by 10.11%, moving from 1.78 in 2000 to 1.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,509 | #7,098 | -9.05% |
| Count | 4,810 | 4,717 | -1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.78 | 1.6 | -10.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Izzo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Izzo also evolved somewhat between the 2000 and 2010 Census. White individuals still made up the vast majority of Izzos, although their representation did decrease slightly from 96.11% in 2000 to 94.45% in 2010. The percentage of Izzos identifying as Hispanic grew by 47.27%, going from 2.20% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities saw more substantial growth rates of 118.18% and 126.67% respectively, albeit from very low initial bases (0.33% and 0.15% respectively). Individuals of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity also saw an increase, from 0.15% in 2000 to 0.23% in 2010, a change of 53.33%. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively static, seeing a slight decrease from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.45% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.24% | 47.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.02% | -3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.72% | 118.18% |
| Black | 0.15% | 0.34% | 126.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.15% | 0.23% | 53.33% |
Izzo ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Izzo is Italian, which comprises 44.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.3%) and French & German (10.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Greek & Balkan, Scandinavian, and Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 44.9% |
| British & Irish | 21.3% |
| French & German | 10.5% |
| Other | 23.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Izzo
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Izzo have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Campania, Italy | 71.00% |
| Sicily, Italy | 70.30% |
| Calabria, Italy | 65.80% |
| Apulia, Italy | 62.60% |
| Lazio, Italy | 59.40% |
What Izzo haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Izzo is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Castelli, Martinelli, Ferrari, Berlin, Hildebrand, Deangelis, Altieri, Funk, Shore, Lupo.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Izzo surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Izzo have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Izzo" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Izzo" Surname 23.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Izzo" Surname 18.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Izzo" Surname 13.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Izzo?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Izzo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition