Explore the Family Name Zachariah
The meaning of Zachariah
Jewish (Sephardic) and Indian (Kerala): from the Hebrew personal name Zekharya (see Zacharias). In southern India this name is found among Christians. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ajay, Babu, Jaya, Mani, Manorama, Mathai, Raju, Santha, Shaji, Shalini, Sudhir, Sunil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zachariah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zachariah has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zachariah was the 35,757th most common surname with only 594 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, it jumped to the 28,465th rank with 838 individuals being named Zachariah. This represents a notable increase of 20.39% in rank and a substantial 41.08% surge in count within a decade. The proportion per 100k also saw an upward shift, increasing by 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #28,465 | 20.39% |
| Count | 594 | 838 | 41.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.28 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zachariah
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zachariah between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 60.94% of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this proportion rose to 69.21% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities dropped sharply from 4.88% to 2.74%, while those identifying as White also decreased from 29.63% to 22.91%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic went from non-existent in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 2.69% to 3.22%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged as a new category in 2010 at 0.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60.94% | 69.21% | 13.57% |
| White | 29.63% | 22.91% | -22.68% |
| Black | 2.69% | 3.22% | 19.7% |
| Two or More Races | 4.88% | 2.74% | -43.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |