Explore the Family Name Zamot
The meaning of Zamot
Hispanic: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zamot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zamot has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,887 in popularity with 309 individuals bearing the name. This number corresponds to 0.11 per every 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had risen to the rank of 54,990 with 374 individuals carrying the name, which equates to 0.13 per every 100,000 people. The increase in count represents a 21.04% change over a decade, indicating that more people have adopted the Zamot surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #54,990 | 9.69% |
| Count | 309 | 374 | 21.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zamot
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Zamot showed a significant percentage of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 82.20% in 2000 and increasing by 7.66% to 88.50% by 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 10.68% in 2000 to 6.68% in 2010, a reduction of 37.45%. The percentage of Black individuals bearing the Zamot surname also fell from 5.18% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010, a decrease of 22.59%. The data also indicates a small fraction, 1.62%, identified with two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The surname did not record any individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.2% | 88.5% | 7.66% |
| White | 10.68% | 6.68% | -37.45% |
| Black | 5.18% | 4.01% | -22.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |