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

Zambrana, 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 Zambrana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zambrana in America

Zambrana is the 14591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zambrana surname appeared 2,040 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 Zambrana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zambrana 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 Zambrana

The surname Zambrana finds its roots in Spain, specifically in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th or 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "zamra," which means "flute" or "pipe," suggesting a possible connection to a musical occupation or heritage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zambrana can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María la Mayor in the town of Alcalá de Guadaíra, near Seville. This record dates back to 1568 and mentions a certain Juan Zambrana.

In the 17th century, the name Zambrana was found in various historical documents, including property deeds and legal contracts, in the regions of Extremadura and Andalusia. One notable mention is in the municipal archives of the town of Zafra, where a Francisco Zambrana was recorded as a landowner in 1632.

The surname Zambrana has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One example is Miguel Zambrana, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Zambrana was Alonso Zambrana y Villalobos, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Nueva Vizcaya (present-day northern Mexico) in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, Joaquín Zambrana y Vázquez, a Spanish politician and lawyer, served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament during the reign of Isabella II.

Moving into the 20th century, María Zambrana Alarcón, a Spanish educator and women's rights activist, made significant contributions to the field of education in Spain during the early part of the century.

It is worth noting that the surname Zambrana has been subject to various spelling variations over time, such as Zambrana, Çambrana, and Çambrana, depending on the region and historical period.

While the surname Zambrana is not among the most common in Spain, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, military figures, and educators, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zambrana

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

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

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