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

Zazzara, 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 Zazzara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zazzara in America

Zazzara is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zazzara surname appeared 194 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 Zazzara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zazzara 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 Zazzara

The surname Zazzara hails from Italy and has origins that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is primarily associated with the southern regions of Italy, particularly in areas such as Abruzzo and Molise. It is derived from old Italian words, and some historical linguists suggest it may be connected to "zazzera," an Italian term for a tuft of hair or a shock of hair, indicating a characteristic of an early bearer of the name.

The earliest documented references to the surname appear in ecclesiastical records and local registries from the 14th century. One of the oldest mentions is found in a parish record from 1378, documenting a wedding in the region of Abruzzo where one of the participants carried the name Zazzara. Historical manuscripts such as city censuses and property grants throughout the Renaissance period also reflect the surname, indicating its enduring presence over centuries.

In 1435, an individual named Giovanni Zazzara was recorded as an artisan in Pescara, an important town in the Abruzzo region. Giovanni's work in metal crafts was mentioned in guild records, suggesting that families bearing the Zazzara surname were engaged in specialized trades. By the late 15th century, other mentions like those of Isabella Zazzara, a nun in the Molise region, were found in convent records.

A notable historical figure with this surname was Lorenzo Zazzara, born in 1682. Records from the early 18th century show that Lorenzo was a merchant who traded extensively between Italy and the Ottoman Empire, indicating a broadening of the family's geographical influence.

In the early 19th century, another prominent Zazzara was Andrea Zazzara, born in 1795, who was a known landowner and participated actively in the agricultural advancements of southern Italy. His involvement in innovative farming techniques is documented in agricultural journals of the time.

The surname also appears in historical legal documents of the 19th century. Maria Luisa Zazzara, born in 1820, was recognized in a legal case concerning land disputes in the Campobasso area, which highlights the family's ongoing societal engagement.

Throughout history, the Zazzara name has been seen in various roles and regions within Italy, reflecting a diverse legacy interwoven with the fabric of Italian cultural and economic life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zazzara

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

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

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