About Puzo
The surname Puzo is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Puzo" or "Puzzo," which means "bad smell" or "stench" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with an unpleasant odor or as a reference to a foul-smelling place. Over time, the surname Puzo has become relatively rare and is most commonly associated with the American author Mario Puzo, known for his novel "The Godfather."
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The surname Puzo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Puzo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Puzo is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Puzo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Puzo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.