Find out how popular the last name Zadra is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Zadra.

Zadra, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Zadra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zadra in America

Zadra is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zadra surname appeared 277 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Zadra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zadra to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Zadra

The surname Zadra originated in Italy, historically centered in the northern regions. Records suggest its earliest instances appeared during the medieval period, approximately in the 12th to 13th centuries. The name is most commonly associated with the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Veneto. It likely stems from the Old Italian word "zadra," meaning splinter or shard, indicative of someone who worked with wood or was possibly a carpenter.

The earliest definitive records of the Zadra name can be traced back to regional manuscripts from the 14th century. In particular, land records and tax documents from the Venetian Republic often included the name. An early recorded mention of a Zadra is found in a 1321 Venetian register, which listed a Domenico Zadra, a tradesman dealing in woodcrafts.

Several historical figures carried the Zadra surname through different regions and centuries. One notable individual is Francesco Zadra, born in 1465, who served as a scribe in the court of the Doge of Venice during the early 16th century. His meticulous records have been preserved in Venetian archives, offering insight into the administration of the time.

Another significant figure is Giacomo Zadra (1592–1650), an artist and sculptor whose works adorned various churches in Northern Italy. His contributions are celebrated for their intricate wood carvings, fitting the etymological roots of the surname.

In the 18th century, Lorenzo Zadra (1721–1783), a recognized mathematician and philosopher, made substantial contributions to the academic community in Trentino. His works, particularly "De Arithmeticis Prolegomena," published in 1764, laid important groundwork in the field of mathematics.

The Zadra name continued to gain prominence with individuals like Maria Zadra (1810–1879), an early proponent of women's education in Italy. Her efforts in founding several girls’ schools in Veneto were instrumental during a pivotal period of reform and change in Italian society.

Matteo Zadra (1890–1944), a resistance fighter during World War II, became a symbol of courage in the struggle against fascist forces in Northern Italy. His legacy is commemorated in memorials across the region and in historical accounts documenting the Italian Resistance.

These historical figures and records illustrate the enduring legacy and varied contributions of individuals bearing the Zadra surname through centuries, shaping various facets of Italian cultural, artistic, and intellectual history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zadra

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Zadra.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Zadra was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Zadra has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Zadra was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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