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

Zago, 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 Zago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zago in America

Zago is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zago surname appeared 197 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 Zago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zago 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 Zago

The surname Zago has its origins in Italy, specifically from the Veneto region in the northeastern part of the country. The Veneto region, which includes cities like Venice and Padua, has a rich history dating back to Roman times. The surname is thought to have derived from the Italian word "zago," an ancient term that possibly referred to a small plot of land or farm. It is also believed to have originated from the Italian dialect word "gagio," meaning a person from outside the local area or a non-Venetian.

The surname Zago first appears in historical records from the Middle Ages. One of the earliest references can be traced back to the 13th century. An important early mention of the Zago family is found in a legal document from 1295, where a "Giovanni Zago" is listed as a landowner in the areas surrounding Verona. This early reference indicates the name was well-established in the Veneto region during this period.

Another notable historical figure with this surname is Giacomo Zago, born around 1450 and active in the late 15th century. He was a Venetian merchant who traded extensively with other European countries, particularly Spain and France. His trade activities are documented in the archives of the Venetian Republic, showcasing the prominence of the Zago family in commercial ventures.

In the 17th century, the surname appears again in the historical registries. Pietro Zago, born in 1612, was a recognized scholar and architect who contributed to various church buildings in the Veneto region. His work on the Church of San Zeno in Verona is particularly well-documented, illustrating his influence on the architectural landscape of the time.

The 18th century also saw Zago as a notable name in the realm of politics and local governance. Alessandro Zago, born in 1741, served as a mayor in the small town of Treviso near Venice. His tenure highlighted the significant role the Zago family played in local administration and governance during this period.

One of the more recent historical figures with this surname is Luigi Zago, born in 1877 and passed away in 1955. He was a respected painter known for his impressionist style and his works depicting the landscapes of the Veneto region. His contributions to Italian art have been recognized and celebrated through various exhibitions and retrospectives.

The surname Zago, with its deep-rooted history in the Veneto region, showcases the diverse roles its bearers have played, from landownership and trade to architecture, governance, and the arts. The family name has persisted through the centuries, embedded in the historical and cultural fabric of northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zago

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

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

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