Explore the Family Name Zelonis
The meaning of Zelonis
Altered form of Lithuanian Žilionis: probably a nickname meaning ‘gray-haired’, derived from žilas ‘gray’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zelonis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zelonis has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, Zelonis ranked 68,973rd in terms of most common surnames in the United States and by the year 2010, the rank had fallen to 79,075th, marking a 14.65% drop. In terms of actual count of people with this last name, there were 266 individuals recorded in the 2000 census and this number dropped down to 241 by the year 2010, equating to a 9.4% decrease. The proportion of individuals bearing the Zelonis surname per 100,000 also fell by 20.0% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #79,075 | -14.65% |
| Count | 266 | 241 | -9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zelonis
The ethnicity of people with the Zelonis surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily White. In 2000, 98.12% of people with the surname identified as White, and while this percentage slightly dropped to 96.27% in 2010, it remained overwhelmingly dominant. There were no recorded instances of Zelonis being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010. Also, there was no record of people identifying as belonging to two or more races for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 96.27% | -1.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |