Explore the Family Name Zaske
The meaning of Zaske
German (also Zäske): variant of Zaschke, perhaps a habitational name from a place called Zatzschke in Saxony, of Slavic origin. Compare Zaeske. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Zaske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaske saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 52,289 to 54,178, marking a change of -3.61%. However, the overall count of people with the surname Zaske increased by 2.14%, rising from 373 to 381 individuals. Despite this minor increase in count, the proportion per 100K people dropped by -7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,178 | -3.61% |
| Count | 373 | 381 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaske
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Zaske identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 97.59% of all Zaskes, though this percentage slightly decreased to 96.33% by 2010. A new development over this decade was the emergence of a small Hispanic population, representing 2.36% of all Zaskes in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, either because these groups remained at 0% or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.33% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 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% |