Explore the Family Name Zilinski
The meaning of Zilinski
1. Americanized form of Polish Zieliński (see Zielinski), and a very rare Polish variant (Ziliński) of this surname. The surname Zilinski is also found in Germany. 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Zelensky. This is also an altered form of the same Ukrainian surname.
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How common is the last name Zilinski in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zilinski saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,782 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 54,752, marking a decrease of 1.8%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.44%, from 360 to 376. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #54,752 | -1.8% |
| Count | 360 | 376 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zilinski
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed changes in the ethnic identities associated with the Zilinski surname. In 2000, 97.78% of those with this name identified as White, but by 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 95.48%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.67% to 2.39%, a significant increase of 43.11%. There were no individuals with the Zilinski surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.48% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.39% | 43.11% |
| 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% |