Explore the Family Name Zambo
The meaning of Zambo
Hungarian (Zámbó): perhaps a derivative of the personal name Zombor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zambo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zambo saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 54,385th in 2000, it dropped to the 60,636th position by 2010, reflecting an 11.49% decrease in rank. The count of people with this surname also declined from 355 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.48%. This reduction is further evidenced by the proportion per 100k people which fell by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #60,636 | -11.49% |
| Count | 355 | 332 | -6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zambo
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Zambo primarily identified as White, accounting for 91.27% in 2000 and 88.25% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this ethnic identity by 3.31% over the decade. The second most common ethnicity was Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 6.20% in 2000 to 7.23% in 2010, an increase of 16.61%. The census data also showed a new occurrence of the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity at 1.51% in 2010. Data for other ethnicities such as Two or more races, Hispanic and Black was either suppressed or remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.27% | 88.25% | -3.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.2% | 7.23% | 16.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |