Explore the Family Name Zaki
The meaning of Zaki
Arabic: from a personal name based on zakī ‘pure, chaste, sinless’. See the Koran 19:19: ‘He said: I am only a Messenger of your Lord, to give you (Mariam) a son most pure’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Zaky. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmed, Mohamed, Nagi, Sherif, Ashraf, Nabil, Tarek, Ihab, Mohammed, Sami, Samir, Zaki.
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How common is the last name Zaki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Zaki" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,754th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 19,823rd, marking a change of 23.03%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew substantially during this decade, from 898 to 1,356, which is an impressive increase of 51%. For every 100,000 people, the proportion with this surname rose from 0.33 to 0.46, showing a growth rate of 39.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,754 | #19,823 | 23.03% |
| Count | 898 | 1,356 | 51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.46 | 39.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaki
The ethnicity breakdown based on the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname "Zaki" shows some notable shifts over the same period. In 2000, 68.26% identified as White, which increased slightly to 71.83% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 12.47% to 17.26%. However, there was a drastic decrease in the percentage of people identifying with two or more ethnicities, from 13.03% in 2000 to just 3.61% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 3.56% to 3.69%. The proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were no longer reported in 2010 due to data suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.26% | 71.83% | 5.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.47% | 17.26% | 38.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 3.69% | 3.65% |
| Two or More Races | 13.03% | 3.61% | -72.29% |
| Black | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |