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

Zappone, 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 Zappone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zappone in America

Zappone is the 36426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zappone surname appeared 614 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 Zappone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zappone 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 Zappone

The surname Zappone finds its origins in Italy, specifically from the southern regions such as Campania and Calabria. The name is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th and 15th centuries. The term Zappone itself is derived from the Italian word "zappa," meaning a hoe or agricultural tool, indicating that the name likely originated from an occupational designation for someone who worked with such tools or an agricultural laborer.

The regions of Campania and Calabria where the name Zappone was initially found were predominantly agricultural, supporting the idea of its connection to farming and tilling the land. There are also variations of the surname including Zappa, Zappelli, and Zappetta, which can be found in historical records from these areas. These variations, while slightly different, share the common root word and occupational linkage.

Historical records from the 16th century provide early mentions of individuals named Zappone. One such reference is Giacomo Zappone, born in 1552, a farmer from Calabria who is recorded in local tax documents. Another significant mention is Giovanni Zappone, an artisan born in Naples in 1624, who became well-known for his craftsmanship in metalworking. These early references highlight the geographical spread and occupational associations of the surname.

The name Zappone also appears in various ecclesiastical and civic documents throughout the centuries. For instance, in the archives of the Vatican, a cleric named Fabrizio Zappone is mentioned in correspondence dated 1703. Hailing from the Campania region, Fabrizio held a notable position within the Catholic Church's administration.

In the 19th century, the surname continued to be prominent. Giuseppe Zappone, born in 1822, emerged as a notable figure in the Italian unification movement. As a patriot from Naples, Giuseppe participated in various campaigns and was a part of Garibaldi's forces. His contributions to Italy's unification efforts and his later writings on the subject cemented his place in history.

Moving to the turn of the 20th century, Pasquale Zappone, born in 1885, became a renowned architect in Rome. Pasquale’s architectural designs and urban planning works were influential in the modernization of the city's infrastructure.

Throughout centuries, the surname Zappone has demonstrated a strong association with southern Italy, its agricultural roots, and varied involvement in significant historical events and professions. These historical figures and records collectively outline a rich tapestry of the Zappone surname, linked by common themes of occupation, regional identification, and noteworthy individual contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zappone

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

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

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