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

Zarcone, 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 Zarcone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zarcone in America

Zarcone is the 27021st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zarcone surname appeared 897 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 Zarcone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zarcone 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 Zarcone

The surname Zarcone has its origins in Italy, specifically from the southern regions of Sicily. The earliest references place the name in the late medieval period, roughly around the 14th century. During this time, Sicily was a bustling hub of trade and culture, influenced by various civilizations including the Greeks, Arabs, and Normans. The name Zarcone is believed to derive from the Arabic word "zarqūn," meaning "cinnabar" or "vermilion," which was a red pigment. This points to a possible occupational origin, where individuals might have been involved in the trade of dyes or the production of pigments.

Early records of the surname Zarcone appear in Sicilian parish registers and notarial documents. One of the first notable mentions of the name is found in a 15th-century tax record in Palermo, indicating that individuals with this surname were engaged in commerce and local governance. The spelling variations such as Zarcuno and Zarcón hint at the fluid nature of medieval Italian orthography.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Giovanni Zarcone, a merchant born around 1480 and active in Palermo. His records show involvement in trade between Sicily and the Iberian Peninsula. Another prominent person bearing the surname was Francesco Zarcone, born in 1543, a noted scholar and linguist who contributed to the early development of the Sicilian dialect.

The Zarcone family also played a role in Sicily's agricultural landscape. Ignazio Zarcone, born in 1670, was recognized as a pioneering figure in the cultivation of citrus fruits, which became a significant part of Sicily's economy. His innovative methods in agriculture were documented in several local histories.

Moving into the 18th century, the name gained further prominence with Antonino Zarcone, born in 1715, who became a well-respected jurist and a member of the royal court in Palermo. His contributions to legal reforms in Sicily are still acknowledged in historical legal texts.

In the 19th century, Michele Zarcone, born in 1822, emerged as a notable political figure during the unification of Italy. He participated in the Garibaldian campaigns and later held a position in the newly formed Italian parliament. His legacy in Italian politics is well-documented in various biographical collections.

Throughout its history, the surname Zarcone has been associated with a variety of professions and social standings. From merchants and scholars to agriculturists and politicians, the Zarcones have left a significant mark on Italian and particularly Sicilian history. Their contributions across different fields continue to be recognized in historical records and local narratives.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zarcone

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

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

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