Explore the Family Name Zelman
The meaning of Zelman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Selman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gerson, Noam, Chaim, Yakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zelman in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zelman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,471st in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 36,204th, representing an 8.17% decrease. The number of people with this surname also fell from 643 individuals in 2000 to 619 in 2010, marking a 3.73% decline. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 individuals also went down by 12.5%, moving from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #36,204 | -8.17% |
| Count | 643 | 619 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zelman
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Zelman surname identified as White. Nevertheless, there was a minor decrease in this group, falling from 97.98% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname grew significantly during this period, increasing from 1.40% to 3.39%. This represents a whopping 142.14% change. As for the identities of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, no changes were reported between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 95.96% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.39% | 142.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |