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

Zumbro, 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 Zumbro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zumbro in America

Zumbro is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zumbro surname appeared 379 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 Zumbro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zumbro 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 Zumbro

The surname Zumbro traces its origins to the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely surfacing around the regions that are present-day Germany and Switzerland. The name is believed to have made its first appearances during the medieval period, roughly between the 12th and 14th centuries, coinciding with the broader adoption of hereditary surnames in these areas.

Zumbro is thought to derive from geographical roots, pertaining to the area near the Zumbro River in what is now the state of Bavaria. The name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived near or were otherwise connected to the Zumbro River. The term "Zumbro" itself could be a derivative of local dialects or older Germanic words, potentially connected to the natural features of the landscape it describes.

Historical references to the surname are sparse but telling. One of the earliest recorded examples appears in the chronicles of Bavarian settlements, mentioned in a local manuscript dating back to 1285. Another historical reference points to the name appearing in tax records from the 14th century, suggesting that individuals with this surname were established members of their communities.

The Zumbro name also appeared in various forms throughout history, reflecting the linguistic and orthographic variations of the times. In some older documents, spellings such as Zombro and Zumbrua have been noted. These variations were not uncommon as record keepers often spelled names phonetically, resulting in different versions across regions and periods.

One notable individual bearing the surname was Johann Zumbro, born in 1587 and documented as a merchant in the Free Imperial City of Augsburg. His records indicate a prosperous business trajectory and engagement in local civic duties until his death in 1643. Another early figure, Margaretha Zumbro, born in 1623, was noted for her involvement in a charitable foundation in Baden-Württemberg, passing away in 1681.

The surname migrated to the United States with settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries. One such immigrant, Heinrich Zumbro, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 and later established a family that continued the surname across generations. His grandson, Jacob Zumbro, born in 1798, became a notable farmer and community leader in the mid-19th century.

Additionally, Friedrich Zumbro, a notable artist born in Frankfurt in 1811, contributed to the world of fine arts with his landscape paintings. His works continued to be appreciated until his passing in 1874. Another significant figure includes Clara Zumbro, born in 1865, an early advocate for women's educational rights in Bavaria, actively promoting reforms until her death in 1926.

The Zumbro surname, while relatively rare, provides an intriguing glimpse into the social and geographical tapestry of medieval and early modern Europe. Individuals carrying this name have left their marks in various domains, from commerce and philanthropy to arts and social reform, reflecting a rich and diverse heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zumbro

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

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

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