2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Zabatta
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin root meaning "gypsy" or "wanderer".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Zabatta. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zabatta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Zabatta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zabatta, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zabatta
The surname ZABATTA is believed to have its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions, potentially around the area of Calabria or Sicily. It dates back to the medieval period, although exact time frames are often challenging to pinpoint due to limited records. The name itself likely evolved from various regional dialects and older linguistic roots.
The name ZABATTA may derive from the Italian word "zappa," which means "hoe" or "mattock," suggesting that the early bearers of the surname were likely associated with agriculture or farming. This connection to the land and farming tools was common in surnames originating during this period when occupational names were widely adopted.
One of the earliest historical references to the ZABATTA surname can be found in medieval manuscripts and local parish records. A notable mention is from the late 13th century in a document listing the inhabitants of a small village in Calabria. These records indicate the presence of a Giovanni Zabatta, a landholder and farmer, who lived around 1280.
In the early 14th century, another significant individual with the surname was recorded. Maria Zabatta, born in 1325, was a well-known midwife in her region. Her reputation spread far, and she was often called upon by families across different villages for her expertise in childbirth.
By the 15th century, the ZABATTA name began appearing in records related to local governance and trade. A merchant named Francesco Zabatta, born in 1450, became prominent in the trade of olive oil and wine. His business dealings stretched across the Mediterranean, establishing the ZABATTA name in various trade ports.
In the 16th century, the surname appears again in the context of the arts. Antonio Zabatta, born in 1533, gained repute as a sculptor in Palermo, Sicily. His works, which included religious statues and fountains, remain part of the cultural heritage in many Sicilian towns.
Moving into the 17th century, a military record from 1654 mentions a Captain Lorenzo Zabatta, born in 1621, who served in the naval forces of the Kingdom of Naples. His valor during several Ottoman incursions into southern Italy earned him a distinguished place in the annals of Italian naval history.
The surname ZABATTA continues to be of interest, with its rich history and evolving presence through various professional fields, indicating a versatile and adaptive lineage. Each historical reference sheds light on the diverse contributions of those who bore this distinct surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zabatta
Among Census respondents with the surname Zabatta, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zabatta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zabatta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.4% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino18.8% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zabatta
Zabatta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+14 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 2,779 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-24 bearers (-17.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,936 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +14 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 2,779 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-17.6%) | Down 21,936 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zabatta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,018 | #147,954 | -17.4% |
| Count | 136 | 112 | -17.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -25.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zabatta bearers went from 136 to 112 (-17.6% change). The surname moved down 21,936 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #147,954.
FAQ
Zabatta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zabatta?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Zabatta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Zabatta?
Zabatta ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Zabatta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zabatta.
Has Zabatta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zabatta went from 136 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 24 (-17.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Zabatta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zabatta, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zabatta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.4% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zabatta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.4%), Hispanic (18.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zabatta (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zabatta mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin root meaning "gypsy" or "wanderer". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zabatta (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Zabatta?
Find out how common the surname Zabatta is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.