Explore the Family Name Zella
The meaning of Zella
Italian: 1. from the feminine form of Zello. 2. alternatively, perhaps a variant of Cella.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zella saw a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,961, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 66,371, marking a 5.42% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Zella surname increased slightly during this decade, going from 297 to 298, indicating a 0.34% increase. The proportion of people named Zella per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #66,371 | -5.42% |
| Count | 297 | 298 | 0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zella
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Zella identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This majority decreased slightly from 97.31% in 2000 to 93.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, an increase was noted in individuals identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic. There were no individuals reported as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, this category represented 2.01%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased to 1.68% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 93.62% | -3.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |