Explore the Family Name Zeleznik
How common is the last name Zeleznik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zeleznik saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zeleznik was ranked 49,159th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 51,176th place, marking a 4.1% drop in rank. Interestingly, though, the raw count of people with this surname increased slightly, from 402 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, a change of 1.24%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100 thousand people decreased by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #51,176 | -4.1% |
| Count | 402 | 407 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeleznik
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Zeleznik surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Zeleznik surname identified as white, although this percentage diminished from 97.01% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. There were also minor increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, both categories rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.47% and 1.72% respectively in 2010. No changes were reported for the categories Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.58% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |