Explore the Family Name Zarek
The meaning of Zarek
Polish (also Żarek): from żarek, a diminutive of żar ‘embers’, also ‘flame of passion’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zarek in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zarek has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 57,406 to 63,524, representing a decline of 10.66%. Simultaneously, the number of individuals with the surname also decreased from 332 to 314, a reduction of approximately 5.42%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, Zarek also fell by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #63,524 | -10.66% |
| Count | 332 | 314 | -5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zarek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zarek, the majority is White, although there was a small decrease from 97.59% in 2000 to 94.27% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. While the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase from 0% to 1.59%, the group identifying as two or more races nearly doubled from 1.51% to 2.87%. There was no change in the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 94.27% | -3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.87% | 90.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |