Explore the Family Name Zelazny
The meaning of Zelazny
Polish (Żelazny): from the adjective żelazny ‘iron’, a nickname for a strong personality or someone who ruled ‘with a rod of iron’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Rajmund.
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How common is the last name Zelazny in the United States?
Drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zelazny has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,728th most popular surname, but by 2010 dropped to the 37,899th spot, indicating a drop of 0.45%. However, during the same period, the count of people with this last name increased by 5.78%, moving from 554 individuals in 2000 to 586 in 2010. The proportion of people named Zelazny per 100,000 experienced a minor decrease of 4.76%, shifting from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #37,899 | -0.45% |
| Count | 554 | 586 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zelazny
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the Zelazny surname identify as white. This demographic represented 96.03% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.71% in 2010. Over the same decade, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Zelazny surname rose by 19.56%, from 2.71% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, while Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.71% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.24% | 19.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |