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

Zino, 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 Zino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zino in America

Zino is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zino surname appeared 275 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 Zino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zino 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 Zino

The surname Zino has its origins in Italy, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have arisen in the regions of Southern Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria. The name comes from the Italian word "zino," which was an affectionate diminutive of the name Zeno, itself derived from the Greek name Zenon, meaning "gift of Zeus."

Historical references to the surname Zino can be found in several medieval manuscripts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 13th-century Sicilian tax record, where a certain Giovanni Zino is listed as a landowner in Palermo. Similar records exist in the Archivio di Stato di Napoli, documenting a family named Zino involved in the trade guilds during the late 14th century.

One of the more prominent individuals bearing the surname Zino was Martino Zino, a scholar and poet born in the early 1400s in Catania, Sicily. His work, though not widely preserved, is referenced in several Renaissance anthologies. The Zino family of the 16th century held significant influence in the town of Messina, with one member, Lorenzo Zino, chronicled as a notable merchant and patron of the arts between 1520 and 1589.

The family name continued to be prominent in various Italian cities through the centuries. For example, in the 17th century, Pietro Zino, born in 1623 and died in 1687, was a recognized soldier who served in the Neapolitan army during the Spanish rule over southern Italy. His contributions to military strategies are documented in several Italian military archives of the time.

In the 18th century, historical records highlight another significant individual, Matteo Zino, born in 1712 and died in 1783, who was a respected lawyer and held judicial office in Calabria. The records from the Royal Court of Naples cite his legal decisions and reforms, emphasizing his influence on the legal system of the region.

By the 19th century, the surname Zino had made its way into various cultural and intellectual segments of Italian society. Professor Carlo Zino, an academic born in 1805 and died in 1876, was known for his contributions to classical literature and his tenure at the University of Rome. His published works and lectures on ancient Roman texts remain part of the university's library collections.

The surname Zino encapsulates a rich history with roots deeply embedded in the social and cultural frameworks of southern Italy over several centuries. Throughout time, individuals bearing the name have made noteworthy contributions to various fields, maintaining the legacy of their ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zino

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

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

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