Explore the Family Name Zahorik
The meaning of Zahorik
Czech (Zahořík): topographic name for someone who lived ‘over the mountain’, from za ‘beyond, on the other side of’ + hora ‘hill’ + the diminutive suffix -ik.
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How common is the last name Zahorik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zahorik saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zahorik ranked 68,782nd in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to 73,005th place, marking a decline of 6.14%. Along with this drop, the count of people bearing this surname also marginally decreased from 267 to 266, a reduction of 0.37%. The proportion of individuals with the Zahorik surname per 100,000 people also lessened by 10%, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #73,005 | -6.14% |
| Count | 267 | 266 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zahorik
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Zahorik surname as well. In 2000, nearly all (98.88%) of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.24% by 2010. There was no recorded presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, there was a small uptick in diversity within the decade. By 2010, about 1.88% of the individuals with the Zahorik surname identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, while another 1.88% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 96.24% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |