Explore the Family Name Zambuto
The meaning of Zambuto
Italian (Sicily): variant of Zammuto, a nickname from Arabic samūd, samūt ‘taciturn’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zambuto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zambuto has seen a minor dip in popularity, with its rank slightly decreasing from 70,052 in 2000 to 70,403 in 2010, showing a subtle change of -0.5 percent. The count, however, shows an increase, going from 261 in 2000 to 278 in 2010—a growth of 6.51 percent. The proportion per 100k also reduced by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #70,403 | -0.5% |
| Count | 261 | 278 | 6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zambuto
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts when it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zambuto. While the overwhelming majority identified as White in both years—95.4 percent in 2000 and 93.88 percent in 2010—a small uptick in those identifying as Hispanic was observed, from 2.3 percent in 2000 to 3.96 percent in 2010, marking a significant increase of 72.17 percent. The data also recorded a new category in 2010, with 1.8 percent identifying as being of two or more races. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.88% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.96% | 72.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |