Explore the Family Name Zampino
The meaning of Zampino
Italian (Sicily): nickname for someone with a limp or a peculiarity of the foot or leg, from a diminutive of zampa ‘foot, hoof, paw, leg’ (compare Zampa), or alternatively directly from zampino ‘paw’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Domenic, Pasquale, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Zampino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zampino ranked 43,798 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 44,872 in 2010, showing a decrease of 2.45%. During this period, the count of people with this surname increased by 3.02% from 464 in 2000 to 478 in 2010. Despite the increase in the count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #44,872 | -2.45% |
| Count | 464 | 478 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zampino
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Zampino also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, though their percentage decreased slightly from 95.91% to 93.51%. The second-largest growth was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing significantly by 119.19% from 1.72% to 3.77%. The proportion of people identifying with two or more ethnicities also rose, from 1.51% to 1.88%. There were no individuals with the Zampino surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 93.51% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.77% | 119.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.88% | 24.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |