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

Zumba, 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 Zumba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zumba in America

Zumba is the 30043rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zumba surname appeared 781 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 Zumba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zumba 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 Zumba

The surname Zumba has its origins in Spain, specifically from the region of Galicia. The earliest records trace the surname back to the 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Galician word "zumba," which means "buzz" or "hum," potentially referring to an occupation or characteristic related to sound, noise, or a buzzing environment.

The name Zumba appears in several historical documents from that time period. One of the earliest recorded examples can be found in the parish registers of Santiago de Compostela, where Diego Zumba is listed as a landowner in 1587. This record indicates that the Zumba family was established and of some prominence within their community.

Maria Zumba, born in 1622 in the town of Lugo, is another noteworthy figure. She was recognized for her charitable contributions to the local church and is mentioned in a donation ledger from 1675. Her name appears with varying spellings in different records, including "Zomba" and "Zoumba," reflecting the orthographic fluidity of that era.

The surname continued to be documented through the centuries, often associated with individuals in roles of local administrative and social significance. In 1731, Juan Zumba, a merchant from La Coruña, is mentioned in trade records for his role in the wool trade, which was a major industry in the region at the time.

A notable historical figure bearing this surname is Francisco Zumba, a military officer born in 1789. He served in the Spanish army during the Peninsular War against Napoleonic France. His contributions were significant enough that he was mentioned in military dispatches of 1813, where he was commended for his bravery in battle.

In the late 19th century, Clara Zumba, born in 1861, became a renowned poet in Galicia. Her works often depicted rural life and local folklore, earning her a place among the celebrated writers of her time. She passed away in 1914, and her legacy continues to be acknowledged in literary circles.

Understanding the historical context of the Zumba surname helps illuminate the ways in which individuals bearing this name have contributed to society over the centuries, from landowning and commerce to military service and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zumba

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

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

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