Explore the Family Name Zaky
The meaning of Zaky
Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Zaki. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Zaky in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaky has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zaky was ranked 79,676th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to 55,505th - an increase of 30.34 percent. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the surname Zaky increased by 66.67 percent from 222 in 2000 to 370 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also grew by 62.5 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #55,505 | 30.34% |
| Count | 222 | 370 | 66.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaky
When we delve into the ethnic identity of people with the surname Zaky, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and people who identify as Black or two or more races dropped by 22.86, 29.96, and a whopping 87.28 percent respectively. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a substantial increase of 22.27 percent. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw a modest growth of 8 percent. There were no reported instances of American Indians or Alaskan Natives bearing this surname during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.62% | 87.57% | 22.27% |
| Black | 8.11% | 5.68% | -29.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.15% | 2.43% | -22.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.43% | 8% |
| Two or More Races | 14.86% | 1.89% | -87.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |