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

Zumalt, 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 Zumalt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zumalt in America

Zumalt is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zumalt surname appeared 240 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 Zumalt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zumalt 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 Zumalt

The surname Zumalt is believed to have originated in Germany, likely around the medieval period. It is derived from the German phrase "zum Alt," which translates to "to the old" in English. This could have indicated a geographical feature, such as an old building or landmark, where the family initially resided. The surname may have also evolved from older words like "alt," which means "old" in German, and was used to describe someone who lived near something ancient or perhaps an elder in the community.

Historical references to the surname can be traced back to old Germanic records, though exact manuscripts or documents mentioning Zumalt specifically are scarce. The name might not have been prominent enough to appear in well-known records like the Domesday Book, primarily because the Domesday Book pertains to England. However, German town registries and ecclesiastical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries might contain early examples of this surname or its variants.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Heinrich Zumalt, born around 1580, who resided in a small village outside Hamburg. His name appears in church baptismal records, indicating his standing within the local community. Another notable person is Anna Zumalt, born in 1623, whose marriage record from 1645 indicates the surname was well-established by that time.

By the 18th century, the name had spread to nearby regions. Johann Zumalt, born in 1703, was a landowner in the Württemberg area, and his estate’s records provide insight into the name's prominence among landed gentry of the period. Additionally, Friedrich Zumalt, born in 1760, is documented as having moved to Switzerland, evidencing some migratory patterns during this century possibly driven by socio-political changes in Europe.

In the early 19th century, the name appeared in the context of European emigration to America. Ludwig Zumalt, born in 1795, emigrated to Pennsylvania in the United States in 1821, searching for better economic opportunities. His descendants contributed to the growing tapestry of American settlers, and various public records from the mid-1800s show the name becoming part of the American cultural milieu.

The surname has since evolved, possibly melding with or diverging into similar-sounding surnames as families moved and integrated into different cultures. Nonetheless, the distinct history of the name Zumalt is heavily rooted in early German origins, tracing back several centuries and marked by notable individuals who carried the name through significant periods of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zumalt

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

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

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