Explore the Family Name Zagami
The meaning of Zagami
Italian (southern): probably from a personal name based on Arabic zaʿāmah ‘leadership’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Agatino, Dante, Domenic, Gaetano, Marcello, Sal.
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How common is the last name Zagami in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zagami has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zagami was ranked as the 48,877th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank dropped to 52,383, indicating a fall of 7.17%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 405 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, a decline of 2.22%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Zagami per 100,000 residents declined by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #52,383 | -7.17% |
| Count | 405 | 396 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zagami
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zagami is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.33% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 94.70% in 2010. The next largest group was the Hispanic community, which made up 4.44% of the Zagamis in 2000, decreasing to 4.04% in 2010. A small percentage (1.48%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this number dipped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Zagami individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 94.7% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 4.04% | -9.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |