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

Zygmont, 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 Zygmont surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zygmont in America

Zygmont is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zygmont surname appeared 265 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 Zygmont.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zygmont 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 Zygmont

The surname Zygmont has its origins in Central and Eastern Europe, specifically from Poland and Lithuania. It first appeared in historical records in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th and 15th centuries. The name Zygmont is derived from the given name "Zygmunt," which itself is a Polish variant of the Germanic name "Sigismund." The components of the name Sigismund are "sig" meaning "victory" and "mund" meaning "protector" or "protector of victory." This etymology reflects the cultural influence of Germanic languages on the Polish and Lithuanian naming traditions.

Historical references show that the name Zygmont was recorded in various forms throughout medieval Poland and Lithuania. The earliest recorded instance of the surname can be traced back to Polish nobility in the 15th century. Manuscripts from this period, such as court records and property titles, often list individuals with the surname Zygmont or its variants like “Zygmuntowicz” or “Zygmuntowiczówna.”

One of the famous early bearers of the surname Zygmont was Jan Zygmont, born in 1564 and who was a noted scholar and scribe in the court of King Sigismund III Vasa of Poland. His contributions to the Polish legal system included transcribing important legal documents and annals.

Another notable figure is Michał Zygmont, born in 1612, who was a significant landowner in the regions of Pomerania and Gdańsk. His extensive contributions to the local economy and his patronage of the arts are well-documented in local archives.

In the 18th century, the surname appears among the Polish gentry, especially in the areas surrounding Kraków. One eminent personality from this time was Anna Zygmont, born in 1745, who was a philanthropist known for her charitable work, including the establishment of schools and hospitals.

Stanislaw Zygmont, a military officer born in 1836, played a notable role during the January Uprising of 1863, a Polish insurrection against the Russian Empire. His leadership and strategic acumen were lauded, and his correspondence and diaries have been preserved in the Polish National Archives.

In the early 20th century, the name carries historical significance through figures like Kazimierz Zygmont, born in 1889, an influential figure in Polish politics and a key contributor to the formation of the Second Polish Republic. His written works on political theory have been studied extensively by historians and political scientists.

The surname Zygmont, over time, has evolved while maintaining its deep cultural and historical roots in Poland and Lithuania. The historical documentation and records reflect a name entrenched in victory and protection, aptly mirrored by the achievements and contributions of its bearers throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zygmont

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

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

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