Explore the Family Name Zaytsev
The meaning of Zaytsev
1. Russian: from a nickname based on zayats, zaets ‘hare’ + the possessive suffix -ev. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): either from Zaitz (+ Russian possessive suffix -ev) or habitational name for someone from the village of Zaytsevo in Belarus.
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How common is the last name Zaytsev in the United States?
The surname Zaytsev saw an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000 Zaytsev was ranked as the 80,216th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 62,359th. In terms of count, there were 220 individuals with the last name Zaytsev in 2000, increasing by nearly 46% to 321 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.08 to 0.11 during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #62,359 | 22.26% |
| Count | 220 | 321 | 45.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaytsev
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname Zaytsev, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all are categorised as White. In 2000, 96.82% identified as such, increasing slightly to 98.75% in 2010. The remaining percentage in 2000 included those who identified as being of two or more races, which was at 2.73%. However, by 2010, this number dropped to zero. There were no reported individuals with the Zaytsev surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 98.75% | 1.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |