Garzeno

662 m elevation · Pop. 651

Lombardia

Como

Garzeno is a comune in the provincia of Como, Lombardia with a population of 655 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 58 passengers departing from Garzeno arrived in the United States.

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Località

Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).

Centri abitati

AltitudePopulation
  • Garzeno662m524
  • Catasco505m127

Population and Migration

This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.

The population has declined 60% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1906 with 11 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.

Total US arrivals

58

1830–1912

Peak year

1906

11 arrivals

Top Emigrant Cognomi

Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Garzeno recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.

  1. 1.Matteri4
  2. 2.Maffia4
  3. 3.De maio3
  4. 4.Merga3
  5. 5.Ravotto3
  6. 6.Giordano3
  7. 7.Bordesa2
  8. 8.Natale2
  9. 9.Poncia2
  10. 10.Braga2

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Notable People

People born in Garzeno.

  • Abramo AlbiniENITb. 1948

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