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

Zamaripa, 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 Zamaripa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zamaripa in America

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

The Zamaripa 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 Zamaripa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zamaripa 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 Zamaripa

The surname Zamaripa originates from Spain, specifically from the northern region near the Basque Country and Navarre. The name first began appearing in records and documents in the late medieval period, around the 14th and 15th centuries. The areas associated with this surname include not only the Basque region but also extend into Rioja and Castile.

Etymologically, the surname Zamaripa is believed to be derived from a combination of Basque and Spanish linguistic elements. The root "zamar," which can mean "rough" or "coarse" in Basque, paired with "ipar," meaning "north," forms a connection to geographical and physical attributes of the land. Thus, the name likely referred to a person from a rough, northern landscape or someone who exhibited traits believed to be "northern" in character.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Zamaripa appears in tax records from the town of Logroño in the early 16th century. In 1535, a certain Pedro de Zamaripa is noted in regional archives, marking one of the first instances the name enters historical documentation. This suggests the family had already established a presence in the area by this time.

By the 17th century, members of the Zamaripa family had begun to appear in various historical records, both in Spain and in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For instance, Diego de Zamaripa, born in 1602, contributed to the expansion of Spanish influence in the New World by holding administrative positions in what is now Mexico. His roles are documented in letters and official correspondences from the period.

In the 18th century, Josefa Zamaripa (1742-1810) gained local repute in Navarre as a philanthropist. Her endowments to religious institutions and involvement in local civic projects earned her a significant mention in diocesan archives. Her contributions are still recognized in Navarre’s historical records today.

Manuel de Zamaripa (1775-1834) was another prominent figure in Mexican history. Born in Guanajuato, he played a role in the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish rule. His participation in various battles and political circles is documented in military records and correspondence from the early 19th century.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname Zamaripa had become firmly established both in Spain and Latin America. Salome Zamaripa (1889-1971), a notable poet, contributed to the cultural enrichment of her community in Veracruz, Mexico. Her works are still studied in Mexican literary circles.

Today, the legacy of the Zamaripa surname can be traced through various historical records, illustrating the migration and evolution of the name across continents and through centuries. While the roots remain deeply embedded in the northern Spanish landscape, the influence of those bearing the surname has spread globally, with contributions to politics, literature, and the military shaping their historical footprint.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zamaripa

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

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

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