Explore the Family Name Zavodny
The meaning of Zavodny
Czech (Závodný): topographic name for someone living za vodou ‘beyond the water’.
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How common is the last name Zavodny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zavodny has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 51,352 and by 2010, it had dropped to 54,752, indicating a change of -6.62%. The number of individuals bearing this name also saw a minor dip with 381 counts in 2000 and 376 in 2010, a decrease of -1.31%. Likewise, the proportion per 100k people observed a decline from 0.14 to 0.13, marking a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #54,752 | -6.62% |
| Count | 381 | 376 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zavodny
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zavodny, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, around 98.95% identified as White, which lowered slightly to 97.34% in 2010. This represented a change of -1.63%. Notably, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 1.33% in 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native showed no significant changes, with the majority showing a zero percent presence in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 97.34% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |