Explore the Family Name Zoto
The meaning of Zoto
1. Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Soto. 2. Albanian: from the personal name Zoto, derived from zot ‘lord, master (of the house)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zoto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Zoto" has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 52,500 to 51,723, representing a modest growth rate of 1.48%. Furthermore, the number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 371 in 2000 to 402 in 2010. This represents an 8.36% rise in the count. However, the proportion of people with the Zoto surname per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #51,723 | 1.48% |
| Count | 371 | 402 | 8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zoto
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Zoto". From the years 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identified as White, from 22.91% to 34.33%, marking an impressive 49.85% surge. On the contrary, the percentage identified as Hispanic dropped from 75.20% to 63.93%, resulting in a decline of 14.99%. It is noteworthy that no individuals with this surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, in 2000, a small fraction (1.62%) identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.2% | 63.93% | -14.99% |
| White | 22.91% | 34.33% | 49.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |