Explore the Family Name Zorzi
The meaning of Zorzi
1. Italian (northeastern Italy): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Zorzo, a dialect form of Giorgio (see George). 2. Italianized form of the Slovenian patronymics Zorč and Zorc. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gaeton, Reno.
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How common is the last name Zorzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zorzi was ranked 56,687th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 59,017th spot in 2010. This represents a decrease of roughly 4.11%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Zorzi surname increased slightly from 337 to 343 between the two census years, an increase of approximately 1.78%. The proportion of individuals with the Zorzi surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #59,017 | -4.11% |
| Count | 337 | 343 | 1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zorzi
The ethnicity breakdown for those bearing the Zorzi surname, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a modest decrease in this share from 95.55% to 93.00%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, more than half, from 3.26% to 4.96%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 93% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 4.96% | 52.15% |
| 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% |