Explore the Family Name Zavesky
The meaning of Zavesky
Czech (Záveský): topographic name for someone living ‘beyond the village’, za vsí, from za ‘beyond’ + an inflected form of ves ‘village’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zavesky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zavesky saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,143 with a count of 256 individuals bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, it had dropped in rank to 80,131 with only 237 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.08 per 100k. This represents a decline in popularity of approximately 12.63% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #80,131 | -12.63% |
| Count | 256 | 237 | -7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zavesky
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Zavesky identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 99.22%, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to 97.47%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a slight increase in representation among those identifying with two or more races, rising from no recorded instances in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 97.47% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |