2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zuccato
A surname derived from "zucca" meaning pumpkin or gourd in Italian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Zuccato. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zuccato surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Zuccato in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuccato, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zuccato
The surname Zuccato is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia areas. The name is derived from the Italian word zuccha, an archaic form of zucca, meaning "pumpkin" or "squash." This term can be linked to the agricultural practices of the region, where these crops were commonly grown.
Historical references to the surname Zuccato appear as early as the 13th century. One of the earliest mentions of the name is found in a manuscript from 1271, detailing a family in the region of Treviso. The spelling of the surname in early records varies, including forms like Zucchato and Zuccatti, reflecting the phonetic spelling practices of the time.
In the Renaissance period, one prominent bearer of the surname was Bartolomeo Zuccato, born in 1486 in Murano, a part of the Venetian Republic. He was a well-known mosaic artist who worked alongside his brother, Francesco Zuccato, to create magnificent mosaics for St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. Bartolomeo Zuccato passed away in 1543, leaving a legacy of intricate and vibrant mosaic works.
Another notable individual is Giovanni Zuccato, a merchant born around 1575, who played a significant role in the trade routes between Venice and the Eastern Mediterranean. His business ventures contributed to the economic prosperity of his hometown, Padua, until his death in 1632.
In the 19th century, Luigi Zuccato, born in 1822 in Udine, made significant contributions to the field of botanical science. His extensive research on local plant life and medicinal herbs established him as a respected figure in botanical circles. Luigi Zuccato's work was highly regarded until his death in 1889.
A significant figure in the 20th century was Maria Zuccato, born in 1903 in Trieste. As an accomplished poet and novelist, her works often reflected the cultural and social changes of her time. Maria Zuccato's literary contributions earned her national recognition until she passed away in 1972.
Finally, Giuseppe Zuccato, born in 1928 in Venice, became a noted historian and professor of Renaissance studies. His detailed research into Venetian history and his many published works have made lasting impacts on the academic community. Giuseppe Zuccato's career continued until his death in 1995, leaving behind a substantial body of scholarly work.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zuccato
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuccato, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zuccato bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zuccato surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 108
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zuccato
Zuccato appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,341 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,508 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,341 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 8,508 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zuccato surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #148,665 | -6.1% |
| Count | 119 | 111 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zuccato bearers went from 119 to 111 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 8,508 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #148,665.
FAQ
Zuccato surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zuccato?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Zuccato. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Zuccato?
Zuccato ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Zuccato. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zuccato.
Has Zuccato become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zuccato went from 119 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Zuccato?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuccato, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zuccato in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zuccato appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Two or More Races (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zuccato (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zuccato mean?
A surname derived from "zucca" meaning pumpkin or gourd in Italian. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zuccato (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Zuccato?
You can see how common the surname Zuccato is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.