Explore the Family Name Ziarko
The meaning of Ziarko
Polish: nickname from the regional word ziarko (standard Polish ziarnko), a diminutive of ziarno ‘grain, seed’.
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How common is the last name Ziarko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ziarko dipped slightly between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname in 2000, but in 2010, it slipped to being the 77,522nd most common name, marking a decline of 9.33%. In terms of actual count, there were 257 individuals with the surname Ziarko in 2000, decreasing by 3.89% to 247 in 2010. The proportion of Ziarko per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, which is a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #77,522 | -9.33% |
| Count | 257 | 247 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziarko
In regards to ethnicity identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Ziarko surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.94% identified as such, though this percentage did drop minimally to 93.93% by 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the Ziarko surname saw an increase between 2000 and 2010, going from 4.67% to 6.07%, reflecting a change of almost 30%. There were no recorded instances of Ziarkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 93.93% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 4.67% | 6.07% | 29.98% |
| 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% |