2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zandate
An Italian surname likely derived from a place name within Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 146 Americans carry the last name Zandate. That puts it at #136,807 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,347,632 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zandate 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
146
1 in 2,347,632
Census rank
#136,807
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
127
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 127 bearers of the surname Zandate in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 136807th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zandate, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zandate
Among Census respondents with the surname Zandate, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Zandate 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 Zandate surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.6% · 115
- White7.1% · 9
- Two or more races1.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zandate
Zandate appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#136,807
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+15 bearers (+13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,446 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #136,807 | 127 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+13.4%) | Up 10,446 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 Zandate 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 | #147,253 | #136,807 | 7.1% |
| Count | 112 | 127 | 13.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zandate bearers went from 112 to 127 (+13.4% change). The surname moved up 10,446 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #136,807.
FAQ
Zandate surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zandate?
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the surname Zandate. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,347,632 residents.
How common is Zandate?
Zandate ranks #136,807 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 127 people with the surname Zandate. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (146), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Zandate.
Has Zandate become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zandate went from 112 recorded bearers to 127. That is an increase of 15 (+13.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #136,807.
What does the Census say about the background of Zandate?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zandate, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zandate in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zandate appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.6%), White (7.1%), Two or More Races (1.6%). 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 Zandate (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 Zandate mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a place name within Italy. 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 Zandate (0.04 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 common is the surname Zandate?
You can see how many people have the last name Zandate on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.