Explore the Family Name Zavacky
The meaning of Zavacky
Slovak and Czech (Závacký, Zavacký): habitational name for someone from a place called Závada, in Slovakia, named with závada ‘obstacle’ (see Zavada). Compare Zavatsky.
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How common is the last name Zavacky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zavacky has slightly increased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 92,217th most common surname, with 185 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 91,625, with a count of 201 persons carrying the Zavacky surname. The proportion per 100,000 people stayed consistent at 0.07 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #91,625 | 0.64% |
| Count | 185 | 201 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zavacky
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an overwhelming majority of individuals with the Zavacky surname identify as White, accounting for 99.46% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 99% in 2010. No Zavacky individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There were also no recorded instances of Zavacky individuals identifying with two or more races during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.46% | 99% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |