Explore the Family Name Zavadil
The meaning of Zavadil
Czech: nickname from the past participle of the verb zavadit ‘to touch’.
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How common is the last name Zavadil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zavadil has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 44,192nd place to 47,966th, showing an 8.54% decline. There was also a decrease in the number of individuals carrying the Zavadil surname, as reflected by a 3.92% decline from 459 people in 2000 to 441 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people similarly declined by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #47,966 | -8.54% |
| Count | 459 | 441 | -3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zavadil
The ethnicity associated with the surname Zavadil, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic and an even smaller fraction indicating two or more races. In 2000, 97.39% identified as White, increasing to 98.19% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic constituted 1.09% in 2000 and slightly increased to 1.13% in 2010. The percentage of those reporting two or more races in 2000 was 1.53%, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 98.19% | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.13% | 3.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |