Explore the Family Name Zona
The meaning of Zona
Italian: 1. from a feminine pet form of a personal name ending in -zone(see Zone). 2. topographic name from zona ‘zone, area’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carmela, Naldo, Pasquale, Rocco, Sabatino, Saverio, Vito.
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How common is the last name Zona in the United States?
The surname Zona, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a subtle shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Although its rank slipped marginally from 18,883 to 19,062, indicating a slight decrease in popularity, the count of individuals with the surname actually increased by 6.73% during this period, rising from 1,338 to 1,428. The proportion per 100k also witnessed a dip of 4%, moving down from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,883 | #19,062 | -0.95% |
| Count | 1,338 | 1,428 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zona
Regarding the ethnic identity attached to the surname Zona, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dipped slightly from 96.56% to 95.73%. In contrast, the proportion of Hispanics bearing the Zona surname rose by 25.14%, albeit from a relatively small base of 1.79% to 2.24%. Those identifying under two or more races saw a decrease from 1.05% to 0.98%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed to uphold privacy norms.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.73% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.24% | 25.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.98% | -6.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |