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

Zombro, 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 Zombro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zombro in America

Zombro is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zombro surname appeared 267 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 Zombro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zombro 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 Zombro

The surname Zombro traces its origins to the regions of Eastern Europe, with historical evidence pointing to its roots in the areas that now form parts of Poland, Ukraine, and neighboring countries. Emerging during the Middle Ages, the name is believed to be derived from an old Slavic term or a variation of a local geographical feature, possibly a topographical name relating to a specific landscape or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 14th century in old ecclesiastical and feudal records from Poland. The records often mention various spellings such as Tsombro, Zombr, and Zombor, indicating the fluid nature of surname spellings during that era. These variations could be found in historical documents like land grants and family registries, which were meticulously maintained by the local church authorities.

By the 15th century, the name Zombro becomes more standardized in written forms, appearing in civil registries and tax records. One notable person from this period was Mikolaj Zombro, a landowner in what is now southern Poland, born in 1432 and known for his contributions to the local economy through agriculture and trade. His family continued to thrive in the region, maintaining their status well into the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Zombro surname appears in military records, indicating the family's involvement in regional conflicts and military service. Jan Zombro, born in 1605, is recorded as having served in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth army during the wars against the Ottoman Empire. His valor and leadership earned him recognition and land grants, which solidified the family's social standings.

The surname traveled further west during the 18th century, likely due to migration and changing political landscapes in Eastern Europe. One record from 1758 mentions a Jakub Zombro who emigrated to Prussia, bringing with him the family's legacy of craftsmanship and trade skills. He settled in a town that later became part of modern-day Germany, contributing to the local industry and community.

In the 19th century, with the advent of better-documented census records and the formation of more structured state archives, the name Zombro is found among immigrant populations in the United States. A pivotal figure in this migration was Anna Zombro, born in 1832, who settled in Pennsylvania. Her descendants played significant roles in the development of local industries such as mining and manufacturing, continuing the family tradition of contributing to the community.

Across centuries, the Zombro surname has been associated with various spellings and notable individuals who have left their mark on different facets of society, from landownership and military service to craftsmanship and industrial contributions. The evolution of the name reflects the broader historical movements and socio-economic transformations that shaped the regions where the Zombro family established its roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zombro

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

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

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