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

Zanardi, 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 Zanardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zanardi in America

Zanardi is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zanardi surname appeared 264 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 Zanardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zanardi 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 Zanardi

The surname Zanardi has its origins in Italy, specifically from the northern regions. It is believed to have been derived during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th centuries. The name is typically linked to Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto regions. The name is believed to originate from "Zanardo," which is an archaic form of "Gennaro," itself derived from the Latin Januarius, meaning "January" or "the God Janus."

This name appears in several historical records and manuscripts. One of the earliest instances of the name Zanardi can be traced back to the 14th century in ecclesiastical and municipal documents in Bologna. These early records often detailed land ownership, legal disputes, and tax records, indicating the Zanardi family was likely involved in local governance or trade.

Among the notable historical figures with the surname Zanardi is Giacomo Zanardi (born 1465, died 1526), a sculptor from Ferrara whose work adorned several public buildings and cathedrals in the region. Another significant figure is Francesco Zanardi (born 1865, died 1944), who became the mayor of Bologna and was known for his efforts in social reform and public welfare during the early 20th century.

In literature, Giambattista Zanardi (born 1738, died 1805) was a poet and playwright whose works contributed to Italian theatre and were published in various literary magazines of the period. His poem collections often reflected the societal and cultural changes of 18th-century Italy.

In the realm of science, Luigi Zanardi (born 1820, died 1890), an Italian physician and botanist, contributed significantly to the understanding of the flora native to the Lombardy region. His botanical studies and publications were highly regarded by contemporaries in the scientific community.

During the 19th century, the surname also appeared in military records, notably with Colonel Alessandro Zanardi (born 1830, died 1885), who participated in the Italian unification efforts and served with distinction in the army of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

These individuals represent a small sample of the many bearers of the surname Zanardi who have made significant contributions in various fields, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage associated with the name. The surname has endured through the centuries, retaining its unique identity and historical significance within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zanardi

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

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

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