Explore the Family Name Zaslow
The meaning of Zaslow
American shortened and altered form of Jewish Zaslavsky. Compare Saslow. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Gerson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zaslow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zaslow saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname changed from 62577 to 66164, marking a 5.73% decrease. However, the count remained consistent at 299 individuals bearing this surname over the decade. The proportion per 100k also experienced a small decline, going from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a 9.09% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,164 | -5.73% |
| Count | 299 | 299 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaslow
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaslow. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 16.42%, from 2.01% to 2.34%. Interestingly, while 3.01% of Zaslows identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Those identifying as White increased slightly, from 94.31% to 96.32%. No Zaslows identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 96.32% | 2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.01% | 2.34% | 16.42% |
| Two or More Races | 3.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |