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

Zingaro, 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 Zingaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zingaro in America

Zingaro is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zingaro surname appeared 402 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 Zingaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zingaro 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 Zingaro

The surname Zingaro has its origins in Italy, particularly in Southern regions such as Campania and Sicily. The name dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 11th and 12th centuries. It is derived from the Italian word "zingaro," meaning "Gypsy" or "Roma." The term itself originates from the Byzantine Greek "ἀτσίγγανος" (atsinganos), meaning "untouchable" or "heathen," which was used to refer to the Romani people.

Zingaro is not a common surname, and historical references to it are relatively scarce. The name seems to have started appearing in local records in the late medieval period, often associated with people who traveled or performed in various aspects of entertainment, such as fortune-telling or music. There are indications of the Zingaro name in ecclesiastical documents and municipal records from the 13th century, though these references are sparse and sometimes difficult to pinpoint precisely.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Zingaro is Antonio Zingaro, documented in 1412 in Naples. Antonio was noted in historical texts as a talented musician who played at several noble courts. Another notable figure is the artist Antonio Solario, also known as Lo Zingaro, who lived between 1465 and 1514. Solario, although a painter, was often referred to by the surname Zingaro because of his father's lineage and his own reputation as an itinerant artist.

Francesco Zingaro, a noted scholar, and writer from Palermo, born in 1678, contributed significantly to the study of classical literature and the humanities. His works were published in various academic circles during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Giuseppe Zingaro, another distinguished figure, born in 1790 in Bari, was a renowned violinist and composer, well-respected in the European classical music scene during the 19th century.

In more recent historical contexts, Elena Zingaro, born in 1844 and died in 1902, was an influential activist in the Italian unification movement, advocating for women's rights and educational reforms in Southern Italy. Her contributions were critical during a formative period in modern Italian history.

Throughout the centuries, the Zingaro surname has been associated with various fields of art, music, and scholarship. It carries a rich heritage rooted in the cultural and social history of Italy. The name's connection to the itinerant lifestyle and its etymological background reflect a diverse and often misunderstood segment of the European populace. This surname, while relatively rare, presents a unique glimpse into the interconnectedness of history, culture, and human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zingaro

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

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

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