2000
#83,004
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 211
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Zingone
A topographic surname referring to one who lived near an outcrop of porous limestone rock.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 218 Americans carry the last name Zingone. That puts it at #101,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,572,268 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zingone 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
218
1 in 1,572,268
Census rank
#101,282
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
190
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 190 bearers of the surname Zingone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 101282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zingone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zingone
The surname Zingone finds its origins in Italy, predominantly from Southern regions such as Campania and Sicily. The name is believed to have surfaced during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The earliest recorded spellings of the name include Zingone, Cingone, and occasionally Zingoni, all of which suggest a common root.
The name likely derives from the Italian word "zingaro," meaning "gypsy," which itself comes from the medieval Greek word "aciggano." This term was used to describe a nomadic lifestyle, hinting that the bearers of the name may have originally been wanderers or had connections with itinerant communities. The Italian suffix "one" often indicates a form of endearment or magnification, so Zingone could be interpreted as "the great gypsy" or "the notable wanderer."
Historical references to the Zingone surname appear in various ecclesiastical and civic records, particularly in the regions of Naples and Palermo. One of the earliest documented individuals was Francesco Zingone, a notary from Naples, whose records date back to 1372. Such early records are sparse but indicate the long-standing presence of the name in Italian society.
Several notable individuals through history have borne the name Zingone. Among them was Giovanni Zingone, a 15th-century merchant whose trade routes extended from Sicily to North Africa. Born in 1430, Giovanni Zingone's maritime ventures significantly impacted regional trade dynamics.
In the arts, Giuseppe Zingone was a revered painter in the 17th century, known for his religious and iconographic works. Born in Palermo in 1620, Giuseppe's contributions to Baroque art remain celebrated, with many of his works housed in Sicilian cathedrals and museums. He passed away in 1681, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of Italian art.
Another prominent figure was Antonio Zingone, an 18th-century composer from Naples, born in 1745. His operas and musical compositions gained popularity across Italy, reflecting the cultural richness of the period. Antonio Zingone's music remains an essential part of classical music studies today. He died in 1801, his works continuing to be performed in opera houses.
In more recent times, Pasquale Zingone, born in 1850, was an influential political figure in early 20th century Italy. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was deeply involved in the social and economic reforms of his time. Pasquale Zingone's political career spanned several decades until his death in 1923.
Finally, Elisabetta Zingone, born in 1890, was a pioneering female educator and advocate for women's rights in Campania. Her contributions to education reform and women's suffrage were groundbreaking during an era when women's voices were often marginalized. Elisabetta passed away in 1962, her efforts continuing to inspire subsequent generations.
The surname Zingone has a rich narrative embedded in various regions and historical periods of Italy, reflecting a tapestry of cultural, artistic, and socio-political significance. Its deep roots and historical references paint a vivid picture of a name that has traveled through time and across diverse social landscapes.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zingone
Among Census respondents with the surname Zingone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Zingone 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 Zingone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 170
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 11
- Two or more races2.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zingone
Zingone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#92,719
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 198
-13 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 9,715 places
2020
#101,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 190
-8 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 8,563 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #83,004 | 211 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #92,719 | 198 | 0.07 | -13 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 9,715 places |
| 2020 | #101,282 | 190 | 0.06 | -8 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 8,563 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 Zingone 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 | #92,719 | #101,282 | -9.2% |
| Count | 198 | 190 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -9.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zingone bearers went from 198 to 190 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 8,563 positions in the national ranking, going from #92,719 to #101,282.
FAQ
Zingone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zingone?
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the surname Zingone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,572,268 residents.
How common is Zingone?
Zingone ranks #101,282 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 190 people with the surname Zingone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (218), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Zingone.
Has Zingone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zingone went from 198 recorded bearers to 190. That is a decrease of 8 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #92,719 to #101,282.
What does the Census say about the background of Zingone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zingone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Zingone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (170 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zingone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Zingone (2000, 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 Zingone mean?
A topographic surname referring to one who lived near an outcrop of porous limestone rock. 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 Zingone (0.06 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 Zingone?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.