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

Zambelli, 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 Zambelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zambelli in America

Zambelli is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zambelli surname appeared 353 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 Zambelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zambelli 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 Zambelli

The surname Zambelli originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the northern regions, particularly in Lombardy and Veneto. The name has been noted in historical documents dating back to the medieval period, approximately the 12th and 13th centuries. It is derived from the medieval Italian word zambarlo, which means a sheep or a ram, likely indicating a family originally involved in sheep herding or wool trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Zambelli surname appears in the archives of the Republic of Venice where a Pietro Zambelli is mentioned in 1278 as a local merchant. The name also surfaced in registers of the city of Bergamo in the 15th century, signifying the spread of the family across various northern Italian municipalities. During the Renaissance, the Zambelli family was prominent in Venice, engaging in trade and local governance.

Notable historical figures include Bartolomeo Zambelli (1726-1794), a distinguished sculptor of the late Baroque period from Venice. His works can still be seen in various churches and public buildings across northern Italy. Another significant person was Antonio Zambelli (1773-1842), a respected scholar and mathematician from Padua who contributed to the scientific community through various publications.

In the 19th century, Luigi Zambelli (1824-1891) gained fame as a composer and conductor, contributing significantly to Italian opera. His compositions were well-received, and he was a prominent figure in Milan's La Scala theatre.

During the early 20th century, Carla Zambelli (1880-1955) emerged as a pioneering female aviator and suffragette. She played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights in Italy and was one of the first women to receive a pilot's license in the country.

Finally, Giuseppe Zambelli (1901-1984) was a renowned botanist who specialized in the flora of the Italian Alps. His research and publications provided valuable insights into alpine plant species, and his legacy lives on in the botanical community with several plant species named in his honor.

The Zambelli surname, though originally concentrated in specific regions, has historical significance that spans various fields such as art, science, and social activism, contributing to its storied legacy in Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zambelli

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

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

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