Explore the Family Name Zetts
The meaning of Zetts
Americanized form of Serbian, Croatian, or Slovenian Zec.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zetts in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Zetts" in the United States has seen a slight decline over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,396th most common surname and was held by approximately 300 individuals. By 2010, it had slipped to the 67,747th position, with an estimated 291 people carrying the name. This represents a decrease in popularity of around 8.58% and a reduction in the total count by about 3%. The proportion of people named Zetts per 100,000 also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #67,747 | -8.58% |
| Count | 300 | 291 | -3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zetts
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Zetts identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.67%, falling slightly to 97.25% in 2010. During both census years, no individuals with the surname Zetts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, none reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 97.25% | -1.44% |
| 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% |