Explore the Family Name Zapatka
The meaning of Zapatka
Polish: variant of Zapadka, a metonymic occupational name for a locksmith, from zapadka ‘pawl, latch’. The surname Zapatka is rare in Poland.
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How common is the last name Zapatka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zapatka saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved from 78,838 to 78,821, marking a minimal change of 0.02%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 7.56%, from 225 in 2000 to 242 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistently at 0.08, showing that while more people bore the surname, its popularity relative to other surnames remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #78,821 | 0.02% |
| Count | 225 | 242 | 7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zapatka
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the surname Zapatka are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, this group accounted for 99.11% of all those with the surname. By 2010, this number slightly decreased to 96.28%, indicating a small diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname over the decade. The census found no Zapatka individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.11% | 96.28% | -2.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |