Explore the Family Name Zec
The meaning of Zec
Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian: nickname for a swift runner or a timorous person, from Serbian, Croatian, and dialectal Slovenian zec ‘hare’, informally also ‘rabbit’. Compare Rabbitt, Zeck, and Zetts.
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How common is the last name Zec in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zec has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,782nd most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to the 60,960th spot, an 11.37% increase. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Zec surname went up from 267 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, marking a 23.6% growth. The proportion per 100k also showed a slight increase of 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #60,960 | 11.37% |
| Count | 267 | 330 | 23.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zec
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Zec, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. The proportion identifying as White increased from 87.64% in 2000 to 94.55% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.25% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010, which is a significant 48% increase. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 9.74% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Zec surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.64% | 94.55% | 7.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.33% | 48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |