2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zuckero
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "zucchero," meaning sugar.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Zuckero. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zuckero 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Zuckero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuckero, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zuckero
The surname Zuckero is believed to have originated from Italy, likely during the medieval period, between the 12th and 14th centuries. It is concentrated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly around the Lombardy and Veneto areas. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word zucchero, which translates to sugar in English. This suggests that the origin of the name could be linked to the trade or production of sugar, a valuable commodity during medieval times.
One of the earliest references to the surname Zuckero appears in a Venetian manuscript from 1386, where a family involved in the spice and sugar trade is mentioned. The spelling varieties in historical records include Zucchero and Zuccheri, common in medieval documents and indicative of the fluid nature of spelling practices during that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Zuckero is Giovanni Zuckero, born in 1432 in Venice. He was a merchant dealing in luxury goods, including sugar, and played a significant role in the trade networks of the Venetian Republic. Giovanni Zuckero's name appears in several commercial contracts and maritime logs, highlighting his active participation in the thriving Venetian trade industry.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Caterina Zuckero, born in 1510 in Milan. Caterina was renowned for her charitable works and her efforts in supporting orphanages and hospitals. She is frequently mentioned in the records of Milanese charitable organizations and left a significant legacy in the care of the underprivileged.
The surname also appears in ecclesiastical records, with Father Benedetto Zuckero being a prominent figure in the Catholic Church around the early 17th century. Born in 1598 in Padua, Father Benedetto served as a parish priest and was well-regarded for his scholarly works on theology. His writings are preserved in the Vatican Library and provide valuable insights into the religious thought of his time.
In the 18th century, Angelo Zuckero, born in 1702 in Verona, became known as a skilled artisan and sculptor. His works adorn several churches in the Veneto region, and he was commissioned by numerous noble families to create intricate sculptures and altarpieces. Angelo's art is still celebrated today, with his contributions documented in various art history texts.
Towards the end of the 19th century, another significant figure bearing the surname was Giuseppe Zuckero, born in 1856 in Turin. Giuseppe was an early figure in the Italian unification movement and played a role in the Risorgimento. His political activism and writings on Italian unification were influential in shaping the nationalist sentiment of his time. His legacy is commemorated in the regional history of Piedmont.
These individuals collectively illustrate the diverse contributions of people with the surname Zuckero across various fields, from commerce to art, religion, and politics. The surname Zuckero, with its roots in the medieval Italian sugar trade, has left a lasting mark on history through the achievements and legacies of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zuckero
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuckero, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zuckero 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 Zuckero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino8.8% · 9
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zuckero
Zuckero appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,127 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 2,127 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 Zuckero 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 | #152,628 | #154,755 | -1.4% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zuckero bearers went from 107 to 102 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 2,127 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,755.
FAQ
Zuckero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zuckero?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Zuckero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Zuckero?
Zuckero ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Zuckero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Zuckero.
Has Zuckero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zuckero went from 107 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Zuckero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuckero, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Zuckero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zuckero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Hispanic (8.8%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Zuckero (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 Zuckero mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "zucchero," meaning sugar. 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 Zuckero (0.03 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 Zuckero?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Zuckero? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.