Explore the Family Name Zemba
The meaning of Zemba
1. Altered form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Zięba ‘finch’ (see Zieba). 2. Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (mainly Žemba): cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Zemba in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zemba saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,522nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to 43,285th, marking a decrease of 4.25%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 494 in 2000 to 499 in 2010, a growth of 1.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease of 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #43,285 | -4.25% |
| Count | 494 | 499 | 1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zemba
When examining the ethnicity of those bearing the Zemba surname, again drawing on Decennial U.S. Census data, there is little diversity to report. The majority identify as White, accounting for 97.98% in 2000 and 97.60% in 2010, demonstrating a minor decrease of 0.39%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more racial identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 97.6% | -0.39% |
| 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% |