Explore the Family Name Zottola
The meaning of Zottola
Italian: from a feminine diminutive of the personal name Zotto (see Zotti 1) or the nickname zoto ‘lame’ (see Zotti 2). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Carlo, Luigi, Raffaele, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Zottola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zottola has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,257th in popularity with a count of 326, representing 0.12 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the surname had climbed in rank to 57,234th, with an increased count of 356. This signifies a growth rate of 1.76% in terms of ranking and a 9.2% rise in the total count over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #57,234 | 1.76% |
| Count | 326 | 356 | 9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zottola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zottola, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily identifies as White, with a proportion of 96.93% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 95.22% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within bearers of the surname, rising from 0% to 3.37%. The percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.45% to 0%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.22% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |