2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zanardelli
An Italian surname derived from the given name Zanardo, a pet form of Gherardo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Zanardelli. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zanardelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Zanardelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zanardelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zanardelli
The surname Zanardelli originates from Italy, specifically from the Lombardy region in the north of the country. It dates back to the medieval period, possibly around the 12th or 13th century. The name is likely derived from the given name Zanardo, a regional variation or diminutive of the name Bernardo, which itself originates from the Germanic elements "bern" meaning bear and "hard" meaning brave or strong.
The earliest records of the surname can be traced to local documents and registries in Lombardy. The name appears in various forms, including Zanardo, Zanardi, and Zanaro, which indicate its evolutionary linguistic path. Historical references point to the presence of families with this name in local governance and trade roles, which were central to the socio-economic fabric of medieval Lombardy.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname is Giuseppe Zanardelli, born in 1826 and died in 1903. He was an influential Italian statesman and served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1901 to 1903. Zanardelli was also known for his legal reforms, including the Zanardelli Code, which modernized the Italian penal code.
Another significant individual is Giovanni Zanardelli, a 17th-century artisan known for his intricate woodwork and sculptures, often commissioned for churches in the Lombardy region. His work exemplified the Baroque style and contributed to the cultural heritage of the area.
Historical manuscripts, such as municipal archives, provide evidence of Antonio Zanardelli, a merchant active in the 14th century. His trade in textiles and spices opened routes between Lombardy and other parts of Europe, showcasing the economic significance of the Zanardelli family in regional trade networks.
Vittorio Zanardelli, born in 1880 and died in 1956, was a renowned architect who played a pivotal role in the architectural renaissance of Italian towns in the early 20th century. His design philosophy merged traditional Italian craftsmanship with modernist aesthetics, leaving a lasting impact on urban development.
In the realm of academia, Clara Zanardelli, a 19th-century scholar, was among the pioneering women in the field of Italian literature. Her critical essays and translations helped bring Italian literary works to a broader European audience, highlighting the intellectual prowess associated with the Zanardelli name.
The surname Zanardelli, through its various forms and notable carriers, reflects a rich tapestry of Italian history and culture, deeply rooted in the Lombardy region and extending its influence across centuries and disciplines.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zanardelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Zanardelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Zanardelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zanardelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zanardelli
Zanardelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,384 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-9 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,641 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 4,384 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 3,641 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zanardelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #156,269 | -2.4% |
| Count | 107 | 98 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zanardelli bearers went from 107 to 98 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 3,641 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #156,269.
FAQ
Zanardelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zanardelli?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Zanardelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Zanardelli?
Zanardelli ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Zanardelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zanardelli.
Has Zanardelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zanardelli went from 107 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Zanardelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zanardelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zanardelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zanardelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Hispanic (2.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zanardelli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zanardelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from the given name Zanardo, a pet form of Gherardo. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zanardelli (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Zanardelli?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.