Explore the Family Name Zabka
The meaning of Zabka
Polish (Żabka); Czech and Slovak (Žabka): nickname from Polish żabka, Czech and Slovak žabka, a diminutive of żaba, žaba ‘frog’. Some characteristic forenames: German Johann.
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How common is the last name Zabka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zabka saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 76,465th and by 2010, it had climbed to 74,141st. This represents a change of 3.04 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade. There were 234 individuals with the surname Zabka in 2000 and this figure rose to 261 by 2010, representing an increase of 11.54 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #74,141 | 3.04% |
| Count | 234 | 261 | 11.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zabka
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zabka, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.44 percent of those with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 94.64 percent by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small appearance of those identifying with two or more races, which was not present in the year 2000 but made up 2.68 percent of the population with this surname in 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any significant presence among individuals with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 94.64% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |