2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zangrillo
An Italian surname likely derived from "zangola" meaning a swingle, tool used for beating flax.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Zangrillo. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zangrillo 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Zangrillo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zangrillo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zangrillo
The surname Zangrillo originates from Italy, specifically from the southern regions including Campania and Calabria. The name likely dates back to the Middle Ages, a time when surnames began to solidify as hereditary identifiers. The etymology of Zangrillo is thought to be connected to a diminutive or affectionate variation of the word zangra, an old Italian term referring to a bell or someone who rings the bell in a town or village.
In historical references, the surname appears sporadically in church records, local taxation documents, and legal manuscripts from the 14th century onwards. An early recorded example of the name is Giovanni Zangrillo, found in a 1372 document concerning land ownership in the Campania region. This provides one of the earliest instances of the name in written form, suggesting it was already well established in that area by this time.
The name appears in various old records with slight variations in spelling. Manuscripts from the 15th century mention a family spelled Zangrilli, indicating the subtle fluctuations in surname spelling due to dialectal differences and the evolution of the Italian language over centuries. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Isabella Zangrillo (born 1503 – died 1571) was noted for her charitable work in the city of Naples, further anchoring the name in historical records.
Zangrillo is connected to several notable individuals throughout history. Vincenzo Zangrillo (born 1698 – died 1763), a known artist and sculptor from Calabria, played a significant role in the Baroque art movement in southern Italy. Francesco Zangrillo (born 1790 – died 1852) was a reputable merchant in Naples, involved in the bustling trade networks of the 19th century.
In more recent history, Luigi Zangrillo (born 1855 – died 1920) made his mark as an inventor and engineer, contributing to early designs for mechanical innovations in the turn of the century industrial wave. Lastly, Antonio Zangrillo (born 1910 – died 1984), a noted author and historian, published several significant works on the history of southern Italy, providing valuable insights into the socio-political fabric of the region.
These instances highlight the diverse contributions of individuals bearing the surname Zangrillo over the centuries, enhancing our understanding of its historical and cultural significance within Italian heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zangrillo
Among Census respondents with the surname Zangrillo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Zangrillo 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 Zangrillo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zangrillo
Zangrillo 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
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+18 bearers (+15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 6,349 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-26 bearers (-19.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,440 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +18 bearers (+15.4%) | Up 6,349 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -26 bearers (-19.3%) | Down 23,440 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 Zangrillo 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 | #126,765 | #150,205 | -18.5% |
| Count | 135 | 109 | -19.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zangrillo bearers went from 135 to 109 (-19.3% change). The surname moved down 23,440 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #150,205.
FAQ
Zangrillo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zangrillo?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Zangrillo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Zangrillo?
Zangrillo ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Zangrillo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Zangrillo.
Has Zangrillo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zangrillo went from 135 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 26 (-19.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Zangrillo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zangrillo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Zangrillo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zangrillo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Zangrillo (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 Zangrillo mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from "zangola" meaning a swingle, tool used for beating flax. 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 Zangrillo (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 many Americans have the surname Zangrillo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.