27,491 ZAPATA members around the world
Stay informed about ZAPATA Family online & offline events!
See our recent family gatherings
ZAPATA Family History
This is an occupational surname recorded originally in its various spellings in France, Italy, Spain, and Rumania. The derivation is from the Old French word 'savate' meaning slipper, the surname being a metonymic or nickname for the maker or seller of shoes and slippers. There are at least thirty spelling forms ranging from Sabattier, Savatier and Sabatini, to Zapata, Zavitteri, and Ciobutaru. Occupational surnames, unlike those of habitation, were not originally hereditary, and only became so when the son followed the father into the 'family business'.Who have we missed?
Tell us about any famous ZAPATA (or surname variant) you think we should add here. We will get our genealogists to check them out and add them to the list. Thanks!
MEET
Join the conversation with the ZAPATA tribe
- Find your ZAPATA ancestor
- Tell us about your ZAPATA Family
- Tell us about your ZAPATA ancestors
- Ask a question about the ZAPATA history
- Leave a message for ZAPATA family members
Invite more ZAPATA family members!
Write an email address and click 'Invite' to share this page with more members of the ZAPATA tribe.
Log in or Register to invite others
Family Coat of Arms Generator

Why not see what your family crest could look like based on your own family characteristics?
Create CrestSHOP
Show off the ZAPATA Family Crest…
Wear your crest with pride...plenty of products to choose from