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

Zamacona, 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 Zamacona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zamacona in America

Zamacona is the 47272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zamacona surname appeared 449 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 Zamacona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zamacona 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 Zamacona

The surname Zamacona originates from the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The Basque language, known as Euskara, holds the roots of this surname. The etymology of Zamacona likely derives from two distinct Basque words: "zama," meaning "burden" or "load," and "kona," which is believed to be related to "kon" or "konar," meaning "hill" or "high place." Therefore, the name implies "the hill where loads are carried" or "the high place with burdens."

Zamacona has early historical references in the records of the Basque Country during the Middle Ages. One of the first notable mentions of this surname appears in 15th-century tax records from Guipuzkoa, a province in the Basque Country. These records indicate that individuals bearing this surname likely held land or were involved in trade and agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamacona was Pedro de Zamacona from the late 15th century. He was a landowner in the area of Azpeitia, a town in the province of Guipuzkoa. Pedro's name appears in several land transactions and local documents dating back to 1487, indicating his prominence in the local community.

During the colonial era, members of the Zamacona family migrated to the Americas. Notably, Francisco de Zamacona, born in 1580, ventured to Mexico in the early 17th century. He contributed significantly to the Spanish crown's efforts in the Americas, involved in various aspects of the colonial administration.

Juan Antonio Zamacona, born in 1725, is another prominent figure in Mexican history. He was a merchant and landowner in the flourishing city of Puebla. His extensive correspondence with other merchants and officials provides a glimpse into the economic activities and challenges of colonial Mexico during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Fulgencio Zamacona, born in 1803, was a notable politician in Spain. He served as a member of the Spanish Cortes during the tumultuous periods of the Carlist Wars. Fulgencio's speeches and political actions were well-documented, highlighting the political climate and issues of his time.

Another significant figure is Eduardo Zamacona, born in 1867, an influential journalist and writer in Mexico. His works, published in various newspapers and literary journals of the era, reflect the social and political changes occurring in Mexico leading up to the Mexican Revolution. Eduardo's contributions to Mexican literature and journalism are commemorated in various literary circles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zamacona

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

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

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