Explore the Family Name Piazza
The meaning of Piazza
Italian: topographic name from piazza ‘town square’, also ‘market’, or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this word, e.g. Piazza Armerina in Enna province, Sicily, Piazza al Serchio in Lucca province, and Piazza Brembana in Bergamo province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Angelo, Santo, Carmelo, Vito, Carlo, Francesco, Sebastiano, Cosmo, Dino, Gaspare.
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How common is the last name Piazza in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Piazza" saw a small shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Piazza was ranked as the 3928th most common surname in the United States, with an approximate count of 8311 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, the surname slipped to the 4232nd position, even though the number of people named Piazza slightly increased to 8372. This indicates that while more individuals bear the surname, it has become less prevalent when compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,928 | #4,232 | -7.74% |
| Count | 8,311 | 8,372 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.08 | 2.84 | -7.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piazza
The ethnic identity linked with the surname "Piazza" also experienced some changes during the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals bearing the surname identified as white, although this proportion dipped from 94.27% in 2000 to 92.68% by 2010. There was notable growth in the Hispanic community, who made up 3.28% of the Piazzas in 2000 and grew to 4.74% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw significant growth, increasing from 0.32% to 0.68%. The percentage of those identifying as black or American Indian and Alaskan Native showed slight increases, while the proportion of those claiming two or more races decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.27% | 92.68% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 4.74% | 44.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0.94% | -27.13% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.74% | 15.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.68% | 112.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.22% | 15.79% |
Piazza 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 Piazza is Italian, which comprises 35.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.4%) and French & German (17.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 35.8% |
| British & Irish | 25.4% |
| French & German | 17.7% |
| Other | 21.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Piazza
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 Piazza 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 |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 61.30% |
| Campania, Italy | 59.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 56.90% |
| Calabria, Italy | 56.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 56.20% |
What Piazza 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 Piazza is J-M67, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-M67 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include T-L446 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Trujillo, Lavin, Lombardo, D'Angelo, Vassallo, Donato, Campagna, Conti, Martini, Pellegrino.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Piazza surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Piazza 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.
"Piazza" Surname 35.8%
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.
"Piazza" Surname 20.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Piazza" Surname 17.6%
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.
"Piazza" Surname 15.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Piazza?
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 Piazza are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition