Explore the Family Name Zampella
The meaning of Zampella
Italian: probably a diminutive of a nickname from zampa ‘foot, hoof, paw, leg’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antimo, Amerigo, Enrico, Gennaro, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Zampella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zampella has seen a slight upward trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,124th and by 2010, it had climbed to 53,538th, marking a growth rate of roughly 2.88%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by approximately 10.6%, from 349 to 386 over the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #53,538 | 2.88% |
| Count | 349 | 386 | 10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zampella
Moving on to the ethnic identity associated with the Zampella surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In fact, this category saw a slight increase from 96.28% in 2000 to 96.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by about 28.86% during the same period, whereas the percentage of Black declined to zero in 2010 from 1.72% in 2000. No changes were observed in the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all remaining at zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 96.63% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.59% | 28.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |