Explore the Family Name Zalusky
The meaning of Zalusky
Altered form of Polish Zaluski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zalusky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zalusky experienced a minute drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the rank of 80,419, marking a change of -1.65. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname actually increased from 224 to 236 over the same period, reflecting a growth of 5.36. The proportion of Zaluskys per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #80,419 | -1.65% |
| Count | 224 | 236 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zalusky
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those bearing the surname Zalusky identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a significant 97.32% of Zaluskys reported being of White ethnicity, while in 2010, this proportion decreased slightly to 94.07%, a reduction of 3.34%. Interestingly, the 2010 Census recorded a small percentage (2.12%) of Zaluskys identifying as Black, which was not the case in the 2000 Census. There were no reports of Zaluskys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 94.07% | -3.34% |
| Black | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |