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

Zamarrón, 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 Zamarrón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zamarrón in America

Zamarrón is the 11946th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zamarrón surname appeared 2,617 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Zamarrón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zamarrón 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 Zamarrón

The surname Zamarron has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Spanish word "zamarro," which refers to a type of sheepskin jacket or coat worn by shepherds and peasants in the mountainous regions of northern Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Zamarron surname can be traced back to the province of Asturias, located in the northern part of Spain. This region was known for its rugged terrain and strong pastoral traditions, where shepherding was a common occupation. It is believed that the Zamarron name originated from a particular family or individual involved in the production or trade of these sheepskin garments.

In the 13th century, a document known as the "Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla" (Book of Beekeeper's Rights in Castile) mentions several individuals with the surname Zamarron, indicating their presence in the region during that time period. This document served as a record of land ownership and rights in the Kingdom of Castile.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Zamarron surname. One such person was Juan Zamarron, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the 16th century under the command of Hernán Cortés. Another notable figure was Pedro Zamarron, a 17th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 18th century, a prominent Zamarron family resided in the town of Cabezón de la Sal, located in the region of Cantabria. This family was involved in the local governance and administration of the town. One of its members, Francisco Zamarron, served as the mayor of Cabezón de la Sal in the late 1700s.

Another notable individual was Ignacio Zamarron, a 19th-century Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. He was born in 1785 and played a significant role in the defense of Spain during this conflict.

Over time, the Zamarron surname has spread to other parts of Spain and even to Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. However, its origins can be traced back to the rugged and pastoral landscapes of northern Spain, where the name was likely borne by families involved in the production or trade of traditional sheepskin garments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zamarrón

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

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

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