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

Zigo, 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 Zigo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zigo in America

Zigo is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zigo surname appeared 191 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 Zigo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zigo 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 Zigo

The surname Zigo has its origins in the regions of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly within the geographic boundaries of present-day Slovakia and Hungary. The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the Medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. It is likely derived from a diminutive or affectionate form of a given name, possibly connected to the Hungarian word "szik" which means "rock" or "boulder," indicating a person who is steadfast or strong.

In historical records, the name Zigo makes its first significant appearance in the mid-13th century within Slovakian and Hungarian manuscripts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is noted in a 1265 Hungarian land grant, where a nobleman named Pál Zigo is mentioned. In this document, Pál Zigo was awarded land by King Béla IV for his service during the Mongol invasions.

The name Zigo continued to appear in various records throughout the centuries. In the late 15th century, specifically in 1478, a record mentions a Mikuláš Zigo serving as a town official in the Slovak town of Trenčín. His duties included overseeing local commerce and trade regulations, evidence suggesting that the Zigo family maintained a position of local prominence.

In the early 18th century, Ján Zigo made his mark as a noted academic and writer. Born in 1685 and died in 1752, Ján Zigo contributed to theological and philosophical discourses in the region. His works were influential and remain referenced in historical analyses of Slovak philosophical thought from that time period.

The surname Zigo also appears in Croatian historical records, notably in the Dubrovnik region. In 1783, Ivan Zigo, a prominent merchant, was recognized for his contributions to the local economy and his charitable acts within the community. His family was well-regarded, and his legacy persisted for several generations within the area.

In the 19th century, the surname continues to be documented, such as with the accomplished composer and musician, Imre Zigo, born in 1827 and died in 1889. His works were celebrated in Hungary and Slovakia, adding to the cultural tapestry of the region.

Throughout history, the surname Zigo has been linked with individuals of notable social and economic standing in their respective communities. The name reflects a rich heritage embedded in the Central and Eastern European regions, with historical mentions in various manuscripts, land grants, and local records dating back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zigo

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

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

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