Explore the Family Name Zatz
The meaning of Zatz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Hebrew phrase Zera TSadikim ‘seed of the righteous’, assumed in a spirit of pious respect for one’s ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meier, Shoshana.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zatz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zatz dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 81,414 in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 93,125, a decline of 14.38%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 216 to 197, representing an 8.8% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people named Zatz per 100,000 residents declined by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #93,125 | -14.38% |
| Count | 216 | 197 | -8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zatz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zatz also saw some shifts over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, most individuals with this name identified as White (91.67%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (4.17%) and a very few reporting two or more races (2.78%). By 2010, however, the percentage of Zatz individuals identifying as White had risen to 95.43%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased to 4.06%. The percentage of those reporting two or more races fell to zero. No Zatz individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 95.43% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 4.06% | -2.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |