Explore the Family Name Zientek
The meaning of Zientek
Polish: variant of Ziętek, from a diminutive of zięć ‘son-in-law’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zientek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zientek has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zientek was ranked 26,761st in terms of frequency, but it dropped slightly to 27,376th place in 2010, marking an overall decline of 2.3%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.16% during this period, moving from 855 to 882. The proportion of people with the surname Zientek per 100,000 also decreased by 6.25%, going from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #27,376 | -2.3% |
| Count | 855 | 882 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zientek
When considering ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the Zienteks identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease in this category by 1.76%. Interestingly, the percentage of Zienteks identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 156.10%, rising from 1.64% in 2000 to 4.20% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a drop, falling from 1.40% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010, a 43.57% decline. Those identifying as two or more races also declined by 22.22%. No Zienteks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 93.99% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 4.2% | 156.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.91% | -22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 0.79% | -43.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |