Explore the Family Name Zaucha
The meaning of Zaucha
Polish: descriptive nickname from za uchem ‘behind the ear’, denoting someone who had something behind one of his ears. Compare Zoucha. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Casimir, Franciszek, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Mieczyslaw, Rafal, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Zaucha in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zaucha has experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zaucha was ranked 47,389 in terms of popularity but slipped to rank 49,636 by 2010, representing a 4.74% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname showed a marginal increase from 421 in 2000 to 423 in 2010. This corresponds to a proportion per 100,000 people decreasing from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #49,636 | -4.74% |
| Count | 421 | 423 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaucha
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the predominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaucha is White, constituting 96.20% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 95.98% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during both years. The percentage of Zauchas identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 19.33%, up from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.66% to 1.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.98% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.89% | 13.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.42% | 19.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |