Explore the Family Name Zales
The meaning of Zales
1. Polish (Zaleś): probably a variant of Zalas. 2. Slovak (Záleš): probably a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Zales in the United States?
The surname Zales, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data on popularity, has seen a slight decrease in prevalence over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 69,201st most common surname, with 265 recorded individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had fallen to the 76,029th position and the count of individuals dropped to 253. This represents a proportional decrease of 10% per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #76,029 | -9.87% |
| Count | 265 | 253 | -4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zales
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zales, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The predominant ethnicity remained White, though it decreased slightly from 86.79% to 83.79%. There was an observable surge in the Hispanic population who identify with the Zales surname, jumping from 5.66% to 8.30%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation dipped slightly from 4.91% to 4.74%. Interestingly, the data also indicates the emergence of individuals who identify as belonging to two or more races, while the Black percentage went down to zero. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at zero percent during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.79% | 83.79% | -3.46% |
| Hispanic | 5.66% | 8.3% | 46.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.91% | 4.74% | -3.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Black | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |