Explore the Family Name Zalenski
The meaning of Zalenski
Polish (Zaleński): variant of Zaleski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Thadeus, Zygmont.
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How common is the last name Zalenski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Zalenski" saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zalenski was ranked 35,797th in popularity and this ranking slipped to 38,754th by the year 2010, marking an 8.26% decrease. The count of individuals with the Zalenski surname also fell slightly during this period, from 593 to 570, a drop of 3.88%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Zalenski per 100,000 also decreased by 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #38,754 | -8.26% |
| Count | 593 | 570 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zalenski
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Zalenski surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 96.29% to 95.09%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Zalenskis identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 1.18% to 2.28%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw a significant increase from 0.84% to 1.23%, marking a 46.43% rise. There were no Zalenskis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.09% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.28% | 93.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.23% | 46.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |