Explore the Family Name Zingale
The meaning of Zingale
Italian (Sicily): of Greek origin, unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nunzio, Sal, Salvatore, Gaetano, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zingale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zingale underwent notable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 35,994, however, by 2010, it moved to a rank of 40,313, marking a drop of 12%. In terms of count, there were 589 individuals with this surname in 2000 which decreased to 543 in 2010, showing a decline of approximately 7.81%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Zingale per 100k inhabitants also saw a decrease from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #40,313 | -12% |
| Count | 589 | 543 | -7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zingale
In terms of ethnicity, the information based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Zingale surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.03% over the ten-year period. The Hispanic representation within this group showed a decrease of around 13.33%, going from 2.55% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals who carry the Zingale surname fell by 22.69%, from 1.19% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.13% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.21% | -13.33% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0.92% | -22.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |