Explore the Family Name Zilka
The meaning of Zilka
Czech and Slovak (Žilka): from žilka, a diminutive of Czech žíla, Slovak žila ‘vein’, a nickname for someone with noticeable veins, or from the same word in the sense ‘sinew, tendon’, applied as a nickname for a resilient or quick-witted individual.
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How common is the last name Zilka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zilka saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped by 3.4%, moving from 31,492 to 32,562. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 1.58%, from 695 in 2000 to 706 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, there was a decrease of 7.69% in the proportion per 100k, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #32,562 | -3.4% |
| Count | 695 | 706 | 1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zilka
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Zilka surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. Among those identifying as White, there was a slight decrease of 1.99%, from 97.84% to 95.89%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic under the Zilka surname nearly doubled, increasing by 97.67% from 0.86% to 1.70%. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 17.44%, from 0.86% to 0.71%. A new addition was observed in the category of Asian/Pacific Islander, which started at 0 in 2000 and rose to 0.99% in 2010. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.89% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.7% | 97.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.71% | -17.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |