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

Zamor, 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 Zamor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zamor in America

Zamor is the 29198th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zamor surname appeared 811 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 Zamor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zamor 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 Zamor

The surname Zamor finds its origin in Spain, most likely dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is possibly derived from the name of the city Zamora in the autonomous community of Castile and León. The city's name itself stems from the Arabic word "Azemur," which means "wild olive tree." The prominence of the surname coincides with the Christian Reconquista, a dynamic period of Spanish history when various surnames were established.

Among the earliest references to the surname is Diego de Zamora, recorded in the mid-15th century. He was a notable Castilian soldier who played a significant role during the Reconquista. The name Zamor appears throughout old Spanish records and manuscripts, including church documents and legal registers, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

One of the significant figures with this surname was Francisco de Zamora, born in 1757 and died in 1812. Francisco was a Spanish jurist and a travel writer known for his extensive travels and detailed accounts of late 18th century Spain. His works offer valuable insights into the social and cultural aspects of Spanish life at the time.

The name also finds a maritime reference in Nicolas Zamor, who was a Haitian revolutionary born around 1775. Nicolas was a captain in the Haitian army during the revolution against the French colonial rule that eventually led to the establishment of Haiti as an independent nation in 1804. His contributions to the revolution earned him a place in Haitian history.

Further expanding its geographical reach, Antonio de Zamora, born in 1660 and died in 1727, was a distinguished Spanish dramatist and playwright. Antonio's works have been influential in the development of Spanish drama during the Baroque period. His plays often tackled themes that resonated with the socio-political climate of his time.

In Portugal, the surname is seen in the historical figure of Manuel Francisco Zamor, a naval officer in the early 19th century. His documentation in Portuguese naval records reflects the movement of the name across Iberia and into other colonial regions.

Carrying over to the artistic domain, José Zamora, born in 1901, was a Spanish flamenco dancer and singer who performed internationally. His contributions to the art of flamenco have been recognized, adding to the cultural heritage associated with the surname Zamor.

Historically, the surname Zamor has been represented significantly across both Spain and its former colonies, contributing to various fields such as military, literature, revolution, and arts. The name's evolution and representation in different areas underline a rich historical tapestry intertwined with the broader history of Spain and its influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zamor

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

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

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