Explore the Family Name Zajic
The meaning of Zajic
Czech (Zajíc) and Slovak (mainly Zajíc): from Czech zajíc ‘hare’, hence a nickname for a swift runner or a shy person.
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How common is the last name Zajic in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zajic has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname in the United States but dropped to 57,639th in 2010, showing a decrease in popularity by 6.7%. The count of individuals with this last name also experienced a slight decline from 358 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, indicating a 1.4% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #57,639 | -6.7% |
| Count | 358 | 353 | -1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zajic
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zajic. In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname belonging to individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races. However, the surname is strongly tied to the White ethnicity, with 93.58% in 2000 and an increase to 94.62% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among individuals carrying the Zajic surname saw a slight decrease from 5.31% in 2000 to 4.82% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 94.62% | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.31% | 4.82% | -9.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |