Explore the Family Name Zalud
The meaning of Zalud
Czech (Žalud): from žalud ‘acorn’, probably a nickname denoting somebody with a head thought to be shaped like an acorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zalud in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Zalud" has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572 and by 2010, its rank had slipped to 66,553, marking a decrease of 3.07%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Zalud surname increased from 288 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.13%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased slightly during this period, dropping from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #66,553 | -3.07% |
| Count | 288 | 297 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zalud
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zalud, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.44% identified as White, and this figure increased to 96.30% by 2010, showcasing a growth rate of 1.97%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity among the Zaluds decreased from 2.08% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010, which is a decline of 19.23%. No individuals with the Zalud surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year, and the representation of two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, down from 2.78% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 96.3% | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 1.68% | -19.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |