2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zincone
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "zincone" meaning a tinsmith or zinc worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Zincone. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zincone 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Zincone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zincone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zincone
The surname Zincone has its origins in Italy, specifically from the southern regions such as Calabria and Sicily. The name likely emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "zinc," which means "zinc" in English, combined with the suffix "-one," which is a common augmentative suffix in Italian. This could imply either a connection to the metal, perhaps referring to a family's involvement in metalworking or mining, or it could be a nickname related to physical traits or characteristics attributed to the metal zinc.
Historical references to the name Zincone are sparse but notable. The earliest known recorded instance appears in a 15th-century tax record in the region of Calabria. At that time, families were often named according to their trades or distinguishing features, indicating that the Zicones might have been known for their work with metals. Alternatively, the name may have been used metaphorically to signify qualities such as resilience or strength.
One of the first well-documented individuals bearing the name was Giovanni Zincone, a merchant living in Naples around 1540. His business dealings were mentioned in municipal records due to his involvement in trade between Naples and other Mediterranean ports, which underscores the significance of the name within that specific economic context.
In the 17th century, another notable figure emerged: Matteo Zincone, born in 1612 and died in 1675, who was known for his work as a sculptor in Palermo. His sculptures, which included religious motifs and were commissioned by several churches, have left a lasting legacy that underscores the cultural contributions of the Zincone family during the Italian Baroque period.
The surname also appears in literary records. Francesco Zincone, a poet from Calabria born in 1720 and died in 1780, wrote several notable works that were published posthumously. His poetry delved into themes of nature, human emotion, and existential reflection, highlighting the intellectual legacy of the family name.
Moving into the 19th century, Giovanni Battista Zincone, born in 1840 and died in 1903, was an influential political figure in the early years of Italy's unification. He served as a local leader in his community and contributed to the national dialogue around governance and civil rights. His speeches and writings were recorded in several local newspapers and archives.
By the turn of the 20th century, Alfonso Zincone, born in 1885 and died in 1960, had become a well-known academic, recognized for his research in the field of chemistry. He published various scholarly articles that contributed to advancements in industrial applications of chemical processes, particularly those involving zinc.
The surname Zincone, therefore, encapsulates a rich tapestry of professional, artistic, and intellectual achievements. Each bearer of the name has contributed uniquely to the regions they inhabited, drawing from and adding to the cultural and historical fabric of Southern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zincone
Among Census respondents with the surname Zincone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Zincone 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 Zincone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zincone
Zincone 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
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 1,403 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 Zincone 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 | #142,108 | #143,511 | -1.0% |
| Count | 117 | 118 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zincone bearers went from 117 to 118 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,403 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #143,511.
FAQ
Zincone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zincone?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Zincone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Zincone?
Zincone ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Zincone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Zincone.
Has Zincone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zincone went from 117 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Zincone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zincone, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zincone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zincone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Zincone (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 Zincone mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "zincone" meaning a tinsmith or zinc worker. 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 Zincone (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 many people have the surname Zincone?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.