Explore the Family Name Zeleny
The meaning of Zeleny
Czech and Slovak (Zelený): from zelený ‘green’, probably a nickname referring to someone’s complexion, or perhaps a nickname for someone who habitually dressed in green.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeleny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeleny has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,942nd most popular surname, with 533 individuals carrying this name. A decade later, in 2010, its popularity increased slightly to the 38,754th rank, with an increase of 6.94% bringing the count to 570 people. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100k decreased by 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #38,754 | 0.48% |
| Count | 533 | 570 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeleny
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zeleny is predominantly white, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.69% of the individuals with this surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.13% to 1.40%. In 2010, the data also registered individuals with the Zeleny surname who identified with two or more races, accounting for 1.23% of the total. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.37% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.4% | 23.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |