Explore the Family Name Zidar
The meaning of Zidar
Slovenian and Croatian: occupational name for a bricklayer or mason, from zidar, a derivative of zidati ‘to mason’.
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How common is the last name Zidar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zidar increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 88,825 in 2000 to 82,317 in 2010, a change of 7.33 percent. In addition to this, the number of individuals carrying the Zidar surname also showed an upward trend, growing from 194 in 2000 to 229 by 2010, marking an increase of 18.04 percent. The proportion of people with the Zidar name per 100,000 also grew by 14.29 percent, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #82,317 | 7.33% |
| Count | 194 | 229 | 18.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zidar
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority of individuals with the Zidar surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 95.88 percent and 95.20 percent respectively. There was a minimal decrease of 0.71 percent in this group over the decade. In the year 2000, 2.58 percent of those with the Zidar surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. However, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 2.18 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races. No persons with the Zidar surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.2% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |