Explore the Family Name Zellars
The meaning of Zellars
Variant of Zellers, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zellars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zellars has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,383rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 35,203rd position, showing a decline of 15.86%. The count of individuals carrying the Zellars surname also saw a drop from 726 in 2000 to 640 in 2010, representing an 11.85% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also fell by 18.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,383 | #35,203 | -15.86% |
| Count | 726 | 640 | -11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zellars
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zellars also witnessed some changes during the same period, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2010, the majority of bearers (64.38%) identified as Black, a slight increase of 0.30% from the year 2000. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased by 8.22%, making up 30.47% of the bearers in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races significantly increased by 126.82%, reaching 4.06% in 2010. Notably, there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.19% | 64.38% | 0.3% |
| White | 33.2% | 30.47% | -8.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 4.06% | 126.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |