Explore the Family Name Zale
The meaning of Zale
Polish (Żale): perhaps a habitational name from Żale in Podlaskie Voivodeship (see Zaleski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zale has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,947th, but by 2010 it had dropped to 34,801st—a decline of approximately 20.22%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 773 to 649 during this period, representing a decrease of around 16.04%. The proportion of people with the Zale surname per 100,000 people similarly saw a drop from 0.29 to 0.22, indicating a reduction of about 24.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #34,801 | -20.22% |
| Count | 773 | 649 | -16.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.22 | -24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zale
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zale, it is predominantly identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group represented 92.50% in 2000 and slightly increased to 92.76% in 2010. Hispanic representation experienced a small decrease from 2.72% to 2.62%, while the Black community went from 1.68% to zero within the same time frame. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander community in either year. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population saw an increase from 1.55% to 1.69%. Additionally, the category of 'Two or more races' started to appear in 2010 with a representation of 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 92.76% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 2.62% | -3.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 1.69% | 9.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |