Explore the Family Name Zaharias
The meaning of Zaharias
Greek: variant of Zacharias. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Epaminondas, Kalliopi, Soterios.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zaharias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaharias has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zaharias ranked as the 70,052nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped to the 72,105th position, marking a decrease of 2.93%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased by 3.45% over the same period, from 261 to 270. The proportion per 100k dropped slightly by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #72,105 | -2.93% |
| Count | 261 | 270 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaharias
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Zaharias, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a significant majority identify as White. In 2000, 92.72% identified as White, and this number grew slightly to 93.70% in 2010. The next largest group was those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.30% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. In 2010, a small percentage (1.85%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that had not been represented in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.68% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 93.7% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.59% | 12.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |