Explore the Family Name Zelinsky
The meaning of Zelinsky
1. Americanized form of Polish Zieliński (see Zielinski) and its rare variant Zeliński, or of Żeliński (see Zelinski). 2. Ukrainian and Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Zelensky. 3. Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Želinský): unexplained. Compare Selinsky.
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How common is the last name Zelinsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zelinsky saw a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,221st most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 27,277th spot, representing an 8.15% drop. During the same period, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 922 to 886, marking a 3.9% decline. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Zelinsky per 100,000 decreased by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #27,277 | -8.15% |
| Count | 922 | 886 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zelinsky
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Zelinsky surname. The majority of Zelinskys identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with only a negligible 0.03% decrease over the decade. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010, a change of 120.69%. There was also a small presence of Zelinskys who identified with two or more races, although this decreased by 69.57% from 2000 to 2010. No Zelinskys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 96.5% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.92% | 120.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0.56% | -69.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |