Explore the Family Name Zangara
The meaning of Zangara
Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Zangaro (see Zangari). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nunzio, Salvatore, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zangara in the United States?
The surname Zangara has experienced a slight increase in popularity over the years. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, its rank shifted from 41,859 in 2000 to 41,303 in 2010, representing an upward change of 1.33%. In terms of count, there were 489 individuals with the Zangara surname in 2000 and this number increased by approximately 7.77% to 527 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Zangara per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #41,303 | 1.33% |
| Count | 489 | 527 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zangara
In regard to ethnic identities associated with the surname Zangara, there is a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, showing a slight decrease from 96.11% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.43% to 2.66% during the same period. The surname also showed a minor presence in the category of "two or more races," which decreased slightly from 1.43% to 1.14%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.26% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.66% | 86.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.14% | -20.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |