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

Zotto, 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 Zotto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zotto in America

Zotto is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zotto surname appeared 222 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 Zotto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zotto 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 Zotto

The surname Zotto has its origins rooted deeply in medieval Italy, specifically in regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. The initial references to the name can be traced back to the Lombard legacy, where the term "Zotto" is likely derived from an ancient Germanic personal name like "Zoetel," which implies a connection to nobility or chivalric status. Alternatively, it may stem from the Old High German word "zot," meaning "lord" or "ruler," linking it to the ruling classes of the time.

In historical documents, the surname Zotto appears as early as the 12th century. One of the earliest references can be found in the Registrum Magni, a collection of official records from the city of Venice, where a Guglielmino Zotto is documented in 1182. This early mention highlights the name's connection to influential and notable families in Italian history.

Another significant historical figure bearing the surname is Federico Zotto, a Venetian merchant who lived in the 14th century. Federico's business ventures are documented in various trade records from the era, demonstrating the name's association with commerce and trade in the thriving city-state of Venice.

The name continued to hold prominence in the Venetian Republic during the Renaissance period, evidenced by Giacomo Zotto, an architect born in 1460, who contributed to several notable buildings in Venice. Giacomo's work and his subsequent recognition in architectural circles underline the surname's continued relevance in Italian society through the centuries.

Further historical records reveal a Marcello Zotto in the 17th century, who was an esteemed member of the Venetian judiciary, illustrating the surname's presence in legal and official capacities. Marcello Zotto's judicial appointments and contributions to Venetian law are well-documented in legal annals from that period, further solidifying the name's reputable standing.

Lastly, the 18th century saw the rise of Beatrice Zotto, born in 1715, who was an influential figure in the cultural and artistic scenes of Venice. Beatrice was a patron of the arts and her involvement with several Venetian artists and musicians is chronicled in various biographical accounts and letters from that era, highlighting the Zotto family's longstanding engagement with both cultural and civic life in Italy.

Through these historical accounts and references, it is evident that the surname Zotto not only has a rich and storied past but also an enduring legacy in the regions of its origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zotto

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

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

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