Explore the Family Name Zamorski
The meaning of Zamorski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Zamorze in Greater Poland Voivodeship (it remains unclear) or from the adjective zamorski ‘oversea’ (from za ‘beyond’ + morze ‘sea’).
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How common is the last name Zamorski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zamorski somewhat declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zamorski was ranked 56,979th in terms of commonality and had a count of 335 bearers. By 2010, the rank fell to 63,068 and the count dropped slightly to 317, marking a 5.37% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #63,068 | -10.69% |
| Count | 335 | 317 | -5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zamorski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zamorski remained largely consistent over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.61% of those with this surname identified as White. This figure decreased marginally to 96.85% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of people with the Zamorski surname identifying with two or more races rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.85% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |