Explore the Family Name Zalkin
The meaning of Zalkin
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Zalkind, a derivative of Salomon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zalkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zalkin has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 104,257th and had 159 counts or approximately 0.06 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 128,249th with only 133 counts or approximately 0.05 per 100k people. This represents a decline of 23.01% in rank and a drop of 16.35% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #128,249 | -23.01% |
| Count | 159 | 133 | -16.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zalkin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zalkin, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of this surname identify as White, with 91.82% in 2000 and slightly less at 91.73% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also showed an increase from 6.29% in 2000 to 7.52% in 2010. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 91.73% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 6.29% | 7.52% | 19.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |