2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zengotita
A Spanish surname likely originating from Basque meaning "from the valley".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Zengotita. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zengotita 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Zengotita in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zengotita, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zengotita
The surname Zengotita has its origins in the Basque Country, an autonomous community in northern Spain. The earliest known instances of this surname date back to medieval times in the 12th century, though the name's exact origin may be even older. This region, known for its unique language and culture, has been home to the Zengotita name for centuries. Basque surnames often derive from geographic features, and Zengotita likely falls into this category.
The name Zengotita is believed to be derived from local Basque language terms, specifically related to land or geographical features. The suffix -ita in Basque often denotes place names. There are areas and small villages in the Basque Country with names that bear a resemblance, such as Zegama or Zangoeta, which suggest a possible linkage.
One of the earliest mentions of the surname Zengotita in historical records appears in the village of Galdakao, in the province of Biscay. Manuscripts from the 14th century list a Miguel de Zengotita as a prominent member of the local community. This indicates that the family had established itself in the region well before that time, solidifying their presence in the local society.
Another noteworthy figure in Basque history is Juan de Zengotita, born in 1485, who became known for his contributions to the local economy and social structure during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was involved in regional politics, which was a significant accomplishment given the era's socio-political context.
Further records from the 18th century reveal a Bartolomé Zengotita, born in 1730, who served as a merchant and played a vital role in the transatlantic trade between Spain and its American colonies. His activities contributed substantially to the wealth and proliferation of the Zengotita name during the early parts of Spain's colonial expansion.
Another significant individual in the timeline of this surname is María Zengotita, who lived around the late 18th to early 19th century. She was a noted philanthropist in the Basque region. Her charitable works and contributions to the community are chronicled in local archives, which demonstrate the enduring prominence of the Zengotita family in Basque society.
Lastly, the name Jerónimo de Zengotita appears in the historical documents of the 19th century. Born in 1824, he was involved in agricultural innovations and became a well-regarded figure in Basque agricultural circles. His efforts in improving farming techniques were instrumental during the transformative years of the Industrial Revolution in Spain.
Throughout history, the Zengotita surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and regions. The historical trajectory of the name illustrates its longstanding presence and the impact its bearers have had over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zengotita
Among Census respondents with the surname Zengotita, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zengotita 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 Zengotita surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.9% · 105
- White6.2% · 7
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zengotita
Zengotita 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,686 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Up 7,686 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 Zengotita 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 | #154,907 | #147,221 | 5.0% |
| Count | 105 | 113 | 7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zengotita bearers went from 105 to 113 (+7.6% change). The surname moved up 7,686 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #147,221.
FAQ
Zengotita surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zengotita?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Zengotita. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Zengotita?
Zengotita ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Zengotita. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Zengotita.
Has Zengotita become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zengotita went from 105 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 8 (+7.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Zengotita?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zengotita, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Zengotita in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zengotita appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.9%), White (6.2%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Zengotita (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 Zengotita mean?
A Spanish surname likely originating from Basque meaning "from the valley". 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 Zengotita (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 common is the surname Zengotita?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Zengotita on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.