Explore the Family Name Zdeb
The meaning of Zdeb
Polish: from zdeb ‘wildcat’, an unflattering nickname for a disagreeable, idle person. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zdeb in the United States?
The surname Zdeb has seen an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 71,808 but by 2010, its rank had risen to 66,371, reflecting a positive change of 7.57 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 253 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, indicating a rise of 17.79 percent. The proportion of people with the Zdeb surname per 100,000 population also witnessed a slight increase from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking an 11.11 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #66,371 | 7.57% |
| Count | 253 | 298 | 17.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zdeb
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the Zdeb surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.63 percent in 2000 to 94.30 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no reported individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this group made up 5.37 percent of the Zdeb surname bearers. There were no changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero percent for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 94.3% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.37% | 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% |