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

Zambuto, 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 Zambuto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zambuto in America

Zambuto is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zambuto surname appeared 278 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 Zambuto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zambuto 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 Zambuto

The surname Zambuto originates from Italy, specifically from the southern regions like Sicily. Its history dates back to the medieval period, estimated around the late 12th to early 13th century. The name is likely derived from a blend of Latin and Italian roots, possibly influenced by the Latin word "sambucus," meaning elderberry, which relates to plants often found in Southern Italy.

Several variations in the spelling have been noted over the centuries. Early records from the 14th century show variations like Sambuto, Sambuto, and Zambotto. These variations reflect regional dialects and the evolution of Italian orthography over time. The name appeared in various land and tax records, suggesting the Zambuto family was active in community and economic activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zambuto is found in a manuscript from the town of Agrigento in Sicily, where a Giovanni Zambuto is mentioned as a landowner in 1396. This document underscores the family's established presence and involvement in local affairs. Another early reference is found dated 1457, detailing a Bartolomeo Zambuto as a merchant dealing in grains, indicating their involvement in trade and commerce.

Historical records from the 16th century reference a Domenico Zambuto, a notable figure in Palermo, who was a member of a local guild. This testament to the family's involvement in artisan and merchant guilds points towards their upward social mobility during the Renaissance. Further instances from the 18th century include a Father Vincenzo Zambuto, noted for his contributions to literature and philosophical writings from 1723 to 1792, highlighting the family's engagement in intellectual pursuits.

In the 19th century, Francesco Zambuto made his mark as an early Italian revolutionary, born in 1808 and known for participating in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. His activities include organizing underground meetings and distributing pamphlets advocating for unification, which landed him in trouble with the authorities.

In the realm of arts, Giuseppe Zambuto, born in 1875 in Catania, gained recognition as a sculptor. His works, influenced by the neoclassical style, are displayed in several museums across Italy. Significantly, his contributions to the art world are honored in exhibitions that showcase his detailed sculptures and busts of notable Italian figures from his period.

Throughout history, the Zambuto surname reflects a tapestry of economic, social, and cultural threads. Whether involved in local commerce, intellectual endeavors, or national movements, the Zambuto family has contributed significantly to the rich historical fabric of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zambuto

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

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

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