Explore the Family Name Zisk
The meaning of Zisk
Possibly a shortened form of Jewish Ziskin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zisk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zisk has decreased in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,522nd most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 58,876th position, representing a decrease of nearly 8%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 354 to 344, marking a slight decrease of 2.82%. With respect to the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor reduction from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a change of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #58,876 | -7.99% |
| Count | 354 | 344 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zisk
When discussing ethnic identity, the majority of the individuals carrying the Zisk surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This dominant ethnicity saw a slight decrease from 99.15% in 2000 to 97.67% in 2010. During this timeframe, there was no recorded change in those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, registering at 1.45% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 97.67% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |