Explore the Family Name Zakrajsek
The meaning of Zakrajsek
Slovenian (Zakrajšek): old habitational name for someone from the village of Zakraj in Inner Carniola, or a topographic name from zakraj ‘farthest part of a place or village’.
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How common is the last name Zakrajsek in the United States?
The surname Zakrajsek saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 60,887th and dropped to 68,949th by 2010, reflecting a change of -13.24%. There was also a decrease in the count of people with this surname, with 309 recorded in 2000 and 285 in 2010, a decrease of -7.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a minor reduction from 0.11 to 0.1, marking a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #68,949 | -13.24% |
| Count | 309 | 285 | -7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zakrajsek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zakrajsek, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were changes noted between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White represented the majority, with 93.85% in 2000 increasing slightly to 94.74% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 0% in 2010 from 1.62% in 2000. As for those identifying as Hispanic, there was a small decrease from 3.88% to 3.51%. No individuals with the Zakrajsek surname identified as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or as having two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 94.74% | 0.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 3.51% | -9.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |