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

Zampogna, 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 Zampogna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zampogna in America

Zampogna is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zampogna surname appeared 190 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 Zampogna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zampogna 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 Zampogna

The surname Zampogna has its origins in Italy and is closely linked to the linguistic and cultural heritage of the region. The name is derived from the Italian word zampogna, a type of traditional Italian bagpipe, which itself has roots in the Greek word symphonia, meaning harmony or concord of sounds. The surname likely emerged in the southern regions of Italy, where zampogna music was particularly prevalent, dating back to the Middle Ages.

Evidence of the surname Zampogna and its variants can be traced back to medieval manuscripts and local records in regions such as Calabria and Sicily. The name could have initially been a nickname for a person who played the zampogna, before becoming a hereditary surname. While there are no exact dates pinpointing its first appearance, it is plausible that families bearing this name have been documented in parish and municipal records from the 13th or 14th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Zampogna surname is found in the 15th century. An individual named Giovanni Zampogna was noted in a 1482 census in the region of Calabria. Historical records from the 16th century also make mention of a Marco Zampogna, a merchant operating in Messina who played a significant role in the local economy from 1565 to 1592.

In the 17th century, Vincenzo Zampogna, born in 1610 and died in 1682, gained local fame as a master zampogna player. His performances were celebrated in the courts of Naples and Sicily, solidifying the surname’s association with musical tradition. Another noteworthy figure from the 18th century is Padre Francesco Zampogna, a priest and scholar born in 1735 who contributed to theological literature until his death in 1802.

The 19th century saw Giuseppe Zampogna, an influential political figure born in 1823 in Calabria. He was known for his efforts in the Italian unification movement and his advocacy for regional autonomy until his death in 1889. Additionally, a craftsman named Michele Zampogna, born in 1851, was recognized for his skill in making traditional zampogna instruments, continuing the legacy of the surname's musical roots until his passing in 1912.

The Zampogna surname, while not extremely common, has left a notable mark in the historical and cultural tapestry of Italy. Through its association with music, scholarship, and political activism, the name Zampogna encapsulates a rich and varied heritage that has endured over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zampogna

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

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

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