Explore the Family Name Zapalac
The meaning of Zapalac
Czech (Zapalač): nickname for someone believed to be an arsonist or incendiary, from zapalovat ‘to set fire to’.
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How common is the last name Zapalac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zapalac has seen a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Zapalac surname was ranked 40,552 with a count of 508 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 39,607 with a total count of 555 individuals, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 9.25 percent over the decade. Despite the increase in the number of people carrying the Zapalac surname, the proportion per 100k population remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #39,607 | 2.33% |
| Count | 508 | 555 | 9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zapalac
The ethnic identity associated with the Zapalac surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data largely belongs to White ethnicity, accounting for 98.23 percent in 2000 and falling slightly to 96.22 percent by 2010. The small reduction in the white ethnicity percentage may be attributed to an increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.38 percent to 3.06 percent over the same period. The data did not record any individuals with the Zapalac surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 96.22% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.06% | 121.74% |
| 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% |