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

Zandate, 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 Zandate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zandate in America

Zandate is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zandate surname appeared 112 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 Zandate.

The history of the last name Zandate

The surname Zandate finds its origins in Italy, specifically from the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. The exact time period of its origins is somewhat nebulous, but the name is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, roughly around the 12th to 13th centuries when surname usage became more regulated in Europe. The name is believed to be derived from local geographical features or possibly occupational roots, but specifics have become obscured over the centuries.

Etymologically, the name Zandate may have connections to the Italian word "sandato" which could imply a relation to sandy soil or lands. The exact ancient words from which Zandate might be derived are uncertain, but there are similar spellings found in various medieval records and manuscripts. One potential derivation is from the Italian "san datum," possibly indicating a land or area that was considered holy or sanctified—though this theory is not conclusively proven.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Zandate can be traced back to a Venetian trade record from the year 1278. In this document, a merchant named Pietro Zandate is mentioned as part of a trade delegation dealing with the Byzantine Empire. Another reference appears in 1314 in a legal document from Milan, where a man named Guido Zandate is listed as a landowner engaged in a property dispute.

One notable individual bearing the surname was Marco Zandate, born in 1456, who was a distinguished scholar and scribe employed by the Ducal Court in Venice. He is known to have compiled a significant legal codex which influenced local jurisprudence. In the 16th century, a soldier known as Filippo Zandate served in the army of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and was noted for his bravery in the Battle of Pavia in 1525.

During the Renaissance, a painter by the name of Lucia Zandate, born in 1493, gained some recognition in Verona for her intricate religious frescoes. Her work garnered the attention of patrons from the local nobility, and several of her surviving pieces can still be found in churches around the Veneto region.

In the 17th century, Luigi Zandate, an early scientist and contemporary of Galileo, was born in 1610 and made contributions to early anatomy and physiology studies. His notes and drawings are preserved in the archives of the University of Padua, highlighting his role in the early development of medical science.

Another notable figure was Elisabetta Zandate, who was born in 1768 and became influential in the Venetian literary circles of the late 18th century. Her poetry and essays often reflected the social tumults of her time and contributed to intellectual debates that prefigured the Italian unification movement.

These historical figures illustrate the diverse contributions of individuals bearing the surname Zandate. Their presence in trade, academia, art, military, and literature underscores the rich tapestry of history connected to this relatively rare surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zandate

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

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 Zandate 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.

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

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