Explore the Family Name Zajdel
The meaning of Zajdel
Polish: adaptation of German Seidel. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grazyna, Casimir, Danuta, Karol, Ludwik, Szymon, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Zajdel in the United States?
The surname Zajdel has seen a minor shift in its popularity ranking based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Zajdel was ranked as the 39,560th most popular surname in the United States, but fell slightly to the 40,554th position in 2010, marking a 2.51% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 523 in 2000 to 539 in 2010, a growth of 3.06%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight dip from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, a decline rate of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #40,554 | -2.51% |
| Count | 523 | 539 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zajdel
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zajdel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.28% of individuals identified as White, declining marginally to 97.96% in 2010. In contrast, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identifiers, accounting for 1.11% and 0.93% respectively in 2010 from zero in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races saw a drop from 1.15% in 2000 to none in 2010. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 97.96% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |