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

Zullo, 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 Zullo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zullo in America

Zullo is the 14528th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zullo surname appeared 2,052 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Zullo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zullo 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 Zullo

The surname Zullo is of Italian origin, specifically from the Campania region in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "zollo," which means "clod of earth" or "lump." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived near a particular plot of land or worked with the soil.

The earliest recorded use of the name Zullo dates back to the 14th century in documents from the city of Naples. In these records, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Zullo," "Zollo," and "Zolla," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Zullo was Giovanni Zullo, a merchant from the town of Sorrento, who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Tommaso Zullo, a renowned painter from Naples who was active in the 16th century and contributed to the artistic development of the region.

In the 17th century, the name Zullo appeared in records from the town of Amalfi, where a family of landowners and nobility bore this surname. One prominent member was Antonio Zullo, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the local government during that time.

As the centuries passed, the Zullo surname spread throughout Italy, with families bearing this name settling in different regions, including Lazio, Calabria, and Sicily. One notable figure from the 19th century was Giuseppe Zullo, a writer and philosopher from Naples who published several works on ethics and social issues.

Over time, individuals with the surname Zullo also migrated to other parts of the world, particularly to the United States and other countries with significant Italian communities. Some of these individuals achieved notable accomplishments, such as Mario Zullo, an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded a successful construction company in the 20th century.

While the surname Zullo may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left its mark on various aspects of history, ranging from art and literature to business and politics. The name's enduring presence across centuries and regions serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zullo

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

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

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