Explore the Family Name Zachman
The meaning of Zachman
Americanized form of German Zachmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zachman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zachman has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,480 in terms of popularity and dropped to 28,362 in 2010, representing a decrease of 20.79 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also dipped from 1,009 in 2000 to 842 in 2010, marking a reduction of 16.55 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 21.62 percent from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,480 | #28,362 | -20.79% |
| Count | 1,009 | 842 | -16.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.29 | -21.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zachman
The ethnicity breakdown of people with the Zachman surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identify as White. This group saw a slight decrease from 96.93 percent in 2000 to 95.01 percent in 2010. There was an increase among those identifying as Two or more races, rising from 0.50 percent in 2000 to 1.54 percent in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also showed growth, up from 1.68 percent in 2000 to 2.26 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained stable at 0.59 percent for both years. Meanwhile, no changes were observed for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.01% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.26% | 34.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.54% | 208% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |