Explore the Family Name Zaret
The meaning of Zaret
Jewish (American): shortened form of Zaretsky. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Bracha.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zaret in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaret has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank fell from 74,398 in 2000 to 77,012 in 2010, marking a 3.51% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, from 242 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, a growth of 2.89%. The proportion of people with the Zaret surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #77,012 | -3.51% |
| Count | 242 | 249 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaret
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Zaret identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.28% to 93.57%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase in 2010, registering at 4.42%, up from 0% in 2000. The census did not record any individuals with the Zaret surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 93.57% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.42% | 0% |
| 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% |