Explore the Family Name Zaczek
The meaning of Zaczek
Polish (also Żaczek): nickname meaning ‘schoolboy’, from Old Polish żaczek, a diminutive of żak (see Zak). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Danuta, Dariusz, Witold.
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How common is the last name Zaczek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zaczek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 65,593rd—a drop of approximately 10.9%. The actual count of people with this surname also declined during this period from 320 to 302, representing a decrease of about 5.63%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Zaczek dropped by around 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #65,593 | -10.9% |
| Count | 320 | 302 | -5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaczek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals identifying as White make up most of those with the surname Zaczek. In 2000, 98.75% claimed this ethnic identity, with a slight decrease to 98.01% by 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Zaczek who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category for "Two or more races" also showed no representation for the Zaczek surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 98.01% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |