Explore the Family Name Zayac
The meaning of Zayac
Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Zając, Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Czech Zajac ‘hare’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zayac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zayac has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563rd and in 2010, it slipped down to the 51,610th spot, indicating a decline of 4.13 percent. Moreover, while there were 398 individuals with the Zayac surname in 2000, this number marginally increased to 403 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.26 percent. However, when considering proportions per 100k people, the surname saw a decrease from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a reduction of 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #51,610 | -4.13% |
| Count | 398 | 403 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zayac
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Zayac surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers identify as White. This group made up 96.98 percent in 2000, but dropped slightly to 93.80 percent in 2010, a change of -3.28 percent. The Hispanic community holding the Zayac surname saw significant growth, increasing from 2.26 percent in 2000 to 4.47 percent in 2010, showing a substantial rise of 97.79 percent. There were no recorded instances of the Zayac surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.8% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 4.47% | 97.79% |
| 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% |