Explore the Family Name Zaborski
The meaning of Zaborski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Poland called Zaborze, named with Polish za ‘beyond’ + bór ‘forest’, or a topographic name for someone who lived ‘on the other side of the forest’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Kazimierz, Tadeusz, Wladyslaw. Hungarian Andras, Miklos.
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How common is the last name Zaborski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaborski has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 56,979 and increased slightly to a rank of 56,836 by 2010, demonstrating a growth of 0.25%. The number of people with this surname also grew over this decade, with the count rising from 335 to 359, a change of 7.16%. However, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #56,836 | 0.25% |
| Count | 335 | 359 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaborski
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaborski, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.12% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.26% in 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities, decreasing from 1.49% to 1.39% between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity among the Zaborskis in 2010, with 2.51% identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.26% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.39% | -6.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |