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

Zamano, 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 Zamano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zamano in America

Zamano is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zamano surname appeared 170 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 Zamano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zamano 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 Zamano

The surname Zamano originates from Spain, specifically from the Basque region, where it is believed to have its roots. The Basque Country, nestled between northern Spain and southern France, is known for its unique language and culture, and many surnames from this region have distinctive origins. The name Zamano is thought to date back to at least the Middle Ages, though exact records can be sporadic due to the region’s complex history.

Zamano likely derives from an old Basque word or a combination of Basque elements. In Basque, the prefix "zama-" suggests connotations to carrying or burden, while "-ano" could relate to diminutive or locational suffixes common in surnames. These pieces together may have connoted a profession or characteristic of one’s ancestors. There are no exact references to a single old Basque word, but it is consistent with the trends in the evolution of Basque surnames.

Historical references to the surname are sparse but telling. The earliest records of the name Zamano appear in various church registers and legal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable mention is in the records of a man named Pedro Zamano, who was documented in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, a key city in the Basque Country, in the year 1573. This makes Pedro one of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname.

Another significant historical figure is Juan de Zamano, a minor noble from the province of Gipuzkoa in the late 16th century. Born in 1580 and died in 1635, Juan held certain estates and his name appears in local legal documents concerning land and inheritances. This demonstrates the surname's establishment within the local nobility and landowning classes.

Records from the 17th and 18th centuries show the migration of individuals with the surname Zamano to various parts of Spain, including the regions of Navarre and La Rioja. In 1675, a merchant named Francisco Zamano from Pamplona was mentioned in trade agreements with suppliers from France, indicating the name's spread and economic involvement beyond the Basque territories.

In the 19th century, a military officer named Augustín Zamano gained prominence during the Carlist Wars in Spain. Born in 1812 and died in 1889, Augustín was noted for his bravery and leadership, and his name appears in several military dispatches and records.

Another interesting figure is María Zamano, a writer and poet from Bilbao, active during the early 20th century. Born in 1875 and died in 1945, María contributed to the regional literature and her works often reflected the culture of the Basque Country, further cementing the cultural heritage of the name.

The surname Zamano has traversed centuries, with each generation adding to its legacy through various roles in society, from nobility and merchants to military officers and artists. Each historical figure bearing the name Zamano reflects a piece of the rich tapestry of the Basque region's history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zamano

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

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

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