Explore the Family Name Zerbo
The meaning of Zerbo
Italian: 1. (northern): topographic name from the northern dialect word zèrbu, zerb ‘fallow land’. 2. (northern): habitational name from any of the places called Zerbo in northern Italy. 3. (Sicily): nickname from modern Greek zervos ‘left-handed’ (see Zervos), by extension ‘treacherous’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carlo, Carmelo.
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How common is the last name Zerbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zerbo decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zerbo ranked 65,133 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 72,332, marking an overall decrease of 11.05%. The total count of individuals with the surname also declined from 285 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, a drop of 5.61%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people reduced by 18.18% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #72,332 | -11.05% |
| Count | 285 | 269 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zerbo
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Zerbo identify mostly as White, though the percentage fell from 93.68% in 2000 to 87.73% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. Hispanic representation rose by 44.56%, from 3.86% in 2000 to 5.58% in 2010. Even more striking was the increase in individuals identifying as Black, which surged by 181.99% from 2.11% to 5.95%. There were no recorded instances of Zerbo surname holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 87.73% | -6.35% |
| Black | 2.11% | 5.95% | 181.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.86% | 5.58% | 44.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |