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

Zonca, 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 Zonca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zonca in America

Zonca is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zonca surname appeared 255 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 Zonca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zonca 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 Zonca

The surname Zonca has its origins in Italy, specifically from the Lombardy region in the northern part of the country. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 13th centuries, from smaller townships or rural areas within Lombardy. It is believed to have derived from the name of the small town of Zonco, which lies in Lombardy. Variations in spellings, such as Zonzo or Zoncho, have been noted in ancient records.

In historical references, the name Zonca appears in 14th-century manuscripts. One significant document mentions a Giovanni Zonca, born in 1321 and a notable landowner in the region of Bergamo. His estate records serve as one of the earliest mentions of the surname in official documentation.

During the Renaissance period, another significant figure bearing this surname came into prominence. Ambrogio Zonca, an artist and cartographer, was born in 1496 and is known for detailed maps of the Lombardy region. His works have been preserved in various libraries and provide insights into the geographical and cultural landscape of his time.

The surname is also linked to the world of science and engineering, particularly through the influential work of Vittorio Zonca, born in 1568. Vittorio was a renowned Italian engineer and author of "Novo Teatro di Machine et Edificii," a seminal book on machines and buildings published in 1607. His work has been cited extensively by historians of technology.

In the 17th century, the name appears in military records, through Guglielmo Zonca, born in 1621, a noted captain in the Venetian Army. His contributions were significant during the wars against the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the Battle of Vienna in 1683.

A literary figure bearing this surname, Giuseppe Zonca, emerged in the 18th century. Born in 1745, Giuseppe was an influential poet whose works were published and celebrated in literary circles of Milan. His poetry often reflected the socio-political changes occurring in Italy during his lifetime.

The historical references to individuals with the surname Zonca provide a rich tapestry of roots steeped in Italy's architectural, military, and literary heritage. Through these notable figures, the name has carved out a lasting legacy in various facets of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zonca

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

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

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