Explore the Family Name Uzzo
The meaning of Uzzo
Italian (southern): either from a pet form of a personal name formed with -uzzo, or a variant of Guzzo, a nickname from Sicilian and Calabrian guzzo ‘angry little dog’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ignazio, Gasper, Nunzio, Salvatore, Santo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Uzzo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Uzzo' slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Uzzo' was ranked as the 69,201st most popular surname in the United States, while it moved up to the 68,547th position by 2010, marking a growth rate of about 0.95%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 265 to 287 during this period, reflecting an increase of 8.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #68,547 | 0.95% |
| Count | 265 | 287 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uzzo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the 'Uzzo' surname from 2000 to 2010. A significant majority of 'Uzzo' bearers identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.09% in 2000 to 90.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise, increasing from 3.02% in 2000 to 6.97% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the 'Uzzo' surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 90.94% | -4.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 6.97% | 130.79% |
| 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% |