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

Zagame, 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 Zagame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zagame in America

Zagame is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zagame surname appeared 130 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 Zagame.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zagame 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 Zagame

The surname Zagame originates from Italy, specifically from the southern regions, such as Calabria and Sicily. The etymology suggests that it is derived from a name associated with hunting or leadership, potentially from the Italian word "cacciatore" meaning hunter, which could tie into nicknames or occupational origins. Another theory is it derives from the biblical name Jacobus, evolving over time into different regional variations.

Records from the 14th and 15th centuries indicate the presence of the surname in Southern Italy. In old manuscripts, various spellings of the surname appear, including Zagami and Zagamius. One of the earliest recorded instances is a legal document dated 1452, which mentions a Nicolaus Zagami as a landowner in Sicily.

Throughout the centuries, the Zagame family established themselves in various communities and towns across both Calabria and Sicily. Historical references note a Francesco Zagame in the early 1600s, who was documented as a merchant in Reggio Calabria. Additionally, there was a Pietro Zagame, born in 1710, notable for his contributions to local governance in Palermo, Sicily.

In 1793, a prominent figure named Maria Zagame, born in 1765, became known for her philanthropic efforts in Naples. Her involvement with charity work was well-documented in local historical texts of the time.

Further appearances of the surname include a record from the early 19th century mentioning a Giovanni Zagame, an artist born in 1801 who gained recognition for his religious frescoes in various churches throughout Sicily.

Another notable individual is Raffaele Zagame, born in 1857, who became a distinguished lawyer and social reformer in Calabria. His work in legal advocacy and social justice was influential during his time, and his legacy remains significant in regional historical accounts.

In summary, the surname Zagame holds a rich history rooted in Southern Italy, with its bearers contributing to various facets of society, from governance and commerce to philanthropy and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zagame

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

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 Zagame 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 Zagame 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 Zagame was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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