Explore the Family Name Zitnik
The meaning of Zitnik
1. Slovenian and Croatian (Žitnik): from a derivative of žito ‘grain, corn’, used as an occupational name for a grower of corn or a grain merchant. As a Slovenian surname it may also be a nickname from žitnik ‘chest in which grain is stored’. 2. Czech (Žitník): from a derivative of žito ‘rye’, used as an occupational name for a dealer in rye or a baker who made rye bread.
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How common is the last name Zitnik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zitnik has seen a moderate decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zitnik ranked 65,862 in popularity with 281 individuals carrying the surname, representing approximately 0.1 per 100k people. By 2010, it had slipped to 71,886 in rank with a slight decrease in count to 271 individuals, or roughly 0.09 per 100k people. This represents a drop of 9.15 in rank and a decrease of 3.56 in the total count of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #71,886 | -9.15% |
| Count | 281 | 271 | -3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zitnik
In terms of ethnicity as detailed by the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority of those with the Zitnik surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.73 to 93.73 over the decade. The number of individuals who identified with two or more races increased from 1.78 to 1.85 during the same period. Interestingly, no individuals with the Zitnik surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, a small percentage (1.85) began to identify as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 93.73% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.85% | 3.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |