Explore the Family Name Zerfas
The meaning of Zerfas
German: from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Servatius, a Christian saint’s name. Compare Surface and Surfus.
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How common is the last name Zerfas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zerfas saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 58,692 to 59,171. This shift represents a change of -0.82%. However, despite a drop in rank, the number of individuals bearing this surname actually increased during this period. The count went up from 323 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.88%. The proportion of individuals with the Zerfas surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #59,171 | -0.82% |
| Count | 323 | 342 | 5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zerfas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that people with the Zerfas surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.74% in this group over the decade. A small percentage, around 2%, identified as Hispanic in both years, with a slight decrease of 5.53%. No individuals with the Zerfas surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.49% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.05% | -5.53% |
| 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% |