Explore the Family Name Mizzi
The meaning of Mizzi
Italian: 1. patronymic or plural form of the personal name Mizio, probably from a pet form of Domizio, from Latin Domitius. 2. nickname from southern Italian Greek miććo ‘small’ (compare Doric Greek mikkos). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmel, Romeo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Mizzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mizzi has demonstrated a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, it ranked 55,124th in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 54,864th spot, representing a 0.47% change. The absolute count of people with this surname also increased from 349 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, which is a 7.45% growth. However, the overall proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #54,864 | 0.47% |
| Count | 349 | 375 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mizzi
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Mizzi surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 92.84% to 90.93%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, growing from 3.15% to 5.87%. There was a decrease in those reporting two or more ethnicities from 2.87% to 1.33%. The data reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.84% | 90.93% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 5.87% | 86.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 1.33% | -53.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |