Explore the Family Name Zallar
The meaning of Zallar
Americanized form of Slovenian Zalar 1 or 2. Compare Zaller, Zellar, and Zeller.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zallar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zallar saw a substantial increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from 96,480 in 2000 to 84,136 in 2010, marking a 12.79% jump. Similarly, the count of people bearing the surname also rose by 27.43%, going from 175 in 2000 to 223 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Zallar surname per 100,000 individuals increased by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,480 | #84,136 | 12.79% |
| Count | 175 | 223 | 27.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zallar
On the topic of ethnicity, the information collected from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Zallar identify as White, although this group slightly decreased from 82.29% in 2000 to 80.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 23.76%, rising from 14.86% in 2000 to 18.39% in 2010. No individuals with the Zallar surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.29% | 80.27% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 14.86% | 18.39% | 23.76% |
| 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% |