Explore the Family Name Zech
The meaning of Zech
1. German: nickname from Middle High German zæhe, zæch ‘tenacious’. 2. German: ethnic name for a Czech (see Cech). 3. German: from Middle High German zech(e) ‘activity carried out in a certain order or rota, society with common purposes (guild, fraternity)’, hence a nickname for someone participating in or responsible for it. 4. German: from a short form of the personal name Zacharias. 5. Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Čeh (see Ceh). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred, Horst, Klaus, Monika, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Zech in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zech has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,594th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to 20,157th, representing an 8.41% decrease. The count also slightly decreased from 1,367 in 2000 to 1,324 in 2010, marking a 3.15% decline. The proportion of individuals with the surname Zech per 100,000 people fell by 11.76%, from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,594 | #20,157 | -8.41% |
| Count | 1,367 | 1,324 | -3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.45 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zech
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Zech identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.29% in 2000 to 96.45% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals in 2010, while there was a minimal percentage (0.37%) in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.66% to 0.83%. Hispanic representation also saw growth, rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black were not represented in 2000, but made up 0.38% of the Zech population in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.45% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.81% | 30.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.83% | 25.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |