2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zapot
A surname possibly derived from the Slavic word "zapota" meaning a hoe or hoe-like tool.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Zapot. 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 Zapot 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 Zapot 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 Zapot, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.6%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zapot
The surname Zapot likely finds its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in regions that are part of modern-day Poland or Ukraine. The name seems to be derived from a Slavic linguistic root. The root "zap" is found in several Slavic languages and often connotes meanings related to sticking, adhering, or placing something under; "pot" might refer to a location or could be a suffix commonly used in surnames.
Historical references to the name Zapot are sparse but significant. Medieval records from the 15th century in the Polish region, particularly around Krakow and Lviv, show instances of the name in judicial records and community lists. Notable mentions include a 1464 entry in the Krakow city archives, where a Jan Zapot is recorded as a local artisan involved in metalwork.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zapot appears in a document from the town of Przemyśl dating back to 1432, listing a Tomasz Zapot as a landowner and local council member. This indicates that the name was not only in use but also associated with a degree of social status and involvement in civic matters.
The surname also shows variation in older spellings and place names across central Eastern Europe. In some regions, such as Transcarpathia, the name appears as Zapotiev, suggesting a locative derivation indicating "of or from Zapot." This reinforces the idea that the name might point to a specific geographic origin or characteristic of the land.
Several notable individuals have borne the surname Zapot. In addition to Jan Zapot and Tomasz Zapot, a Mikolaj Zapot, born circa 1502, became a well-known figure in Lviv for his contributions as a merchant and city planner. Later records from the 17th century mention a Katarzyna Zapot, born in 1611, a renowned midwife in the village of Nowy Sącz. Her work contributed significantly to the local community's welfare, and she is remembered in local historical accounts.
The 18th century saw the name appear in military records. In 1764, Wojciech Zapot served as an officer in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's cavalry. His participation in the Bar Confederation, an association of Polish nobles that opposed Russian influence over the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, is well-documented.
The surname Zapot reflects a deep-rooted history in Eastern Europe with associations ranging from local governance to notable individual contributions in various fields. Examining these historical contexts, it's evident that the name has maintained its presence and significance over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zapot
Among Census respondents with the surname Zapot, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.6%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Zapot 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 Zapot surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.6% · 102
- White2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zapot
Zapot 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,985 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,985 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 Zapot 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 | #145,220 | #150,205 | -3.4% |
| Count | 114 | 109 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zapot bearers went from 114 to 109 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,205.
FAQ
Zapot surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zapot?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Zapot. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Zapot?
Zapot 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 Zapot. 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 Zapot.
Has Zapot become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zapot went from 114 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Zapot?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zapot, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.6%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zapot in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zapot appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.6%), White (2.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Zapot (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 Zapot mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Slavic word "zapota" meaning a hoe or hoe-like tool. 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 Zapot (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 people have the surname Zapot?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.