Explore the Family Name Zhukov
The meaning of Zhukov
Russian and Belorussian: patronymic from the nickname Zhuk ‘beetle (scarab)’.
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How common is the last name Zhukov in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zhukov has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zhukov was ranked 91,801st in terms of popularity, but it rose to 61,585th place by 2010, showing a substantial increase of 32.91%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 186 to 326 over the same period, marking a growth of 75.27%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents rose from 0.07 to 0.11, indicating an increase of 57.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #61,585 | 32.91% |
| Count | 186 | 326 | 75.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zhukov
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Zhukov surname identify as White. In 2000, around 96.77% of the Zhukovs identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 99.08% by 2010. A small fraction of the Zhukov population (2.69%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but there were no such representations in 2010. There were no records of Zhukovs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 99.08% | 2.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |