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

Zottola, 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 Zottola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zottola in America

Zottola is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zottola surname appeared 356 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 Zottola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zottola 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 Zottola

The surname Zottola is of Italian origin and has a rich history dating back several centuries. The name is primarily associated with Southern Italy, particularly the regions of Campania and Lazio. It appears to be derived from the Italian word zotta, meaning 'clump' or 'tuft', possibly referring to a characteristic of the landscape or to a physical feature of someone originally bearing the name.

Historical references to the surname Zottola can be traced back to medieval manuscripts, though detailed records are sparse. One of the earliest documented uses of a surname similar to Zottola appears in church registers in the 16th century within the region of Campania. The surname could also have variations in its spelling across different texts, including Zottoli or Zottale, reflecting the fluid nature of orthography in early Italian writing.

One notable individual with the surname Zottola was Giovanni Zottola, born in 1661 and died in 1735, who was a well-respected figure in the small town of Sant'Elia Fiumerapido in the province of Frosinone. His contribution to local agricultural practices earned him a place in historical records of the area. Another significant figure was Benedetto Zottola, born in 1728 and died in 1802, known for his involvement in the regional politics of Lazio during a turbulent period in Italian history.

Barbara Zottola, a nun known for her charitable work in the late 18th century, was another prominent figure bearing this surname. Born in 1750 and dying in 1812, she dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick in her hometown near Naples. Her devotion to service is recorded in several ecclesiastical documents of that era.

In the realm of the arts, the sculptor Pietro Zottola, active during the mid-19th century, left an indelible mark with his ecclesiastical sculptures, which adorned many churches in Campania. Born in 1823 and passing away in 1888, his works are still studied and admired by art historians today for their craftsmanship and spiritual depth.

Lastly, Francesco Zottola, an early advocate for Italian unification, was born in 1801 and died in 1865. He played a minor yet significant role in the Risorgimento, contributing to the intellectual discourse through his writings and activism. His involvement is documented in several historical texts recounting the struggle for a united Italy.

The surname Zottola, though not extremely common, carries with it a legacy of historical importance and regional significance. From political involvement to artistic contributions, bearers of the name have left their mark on Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zottola

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

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

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