Explore the Family Name Zambrana
The meaning of Zambrana
1. Spanish (southern): variant of Zambrano 1. 2. Basque: Castilianized form of a habitational name from a town called Zanbrana (in Castilian: Zambrana) in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Fernando, Jaime, Juan, Angel, Efrain, Jorge, Luis, Luz, Manuel, Marina, Pedro.
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How common is the last name Zambrana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zambrana has increased in popularity over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked 16,714th most popular, but by 2010 it had risen to 14,591st place, marking a 12.7% change. The count of people with this surname also rose, from 1,576 in 2000 to 2,040 in 2010, a significant increase of 29.44%. This suggests that proportionately, more people were born or adopted the surname Zambrana during this period, as indicated by the rise in the proportion per 100k, which went up by 18.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,714 | #14,591 | 12.7% |
| Count | 1,576 | 2,040 | 29.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.69 | 18.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zambrana
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates interesting shifts within the Zambrana surname bearers. While in 2000, 89.59% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, this number saw a slight decrease to 89.31% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as White, rising from 7.36% in 2000 to 9.12% in 2010. Black identification experienced a dramatic drop, falling from 1.78% to 0.83%. In 2010, a small segment began to identify with two or more races, making up 0.39% of the total. Asian/Pacific Islander identification dropped to zero, and no one identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.59% | 89.31% | -0.31% |
| White | 7.36% | 9.12% | 23.91% |
| Black | 1.78% | 0.83% | -53.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |