Explore the Family Name Zoch
The meaning of Zoch
1. German: nickname from Middle High German zoche ‘cudgel, club’. 2. East German: habitational name from a place in Saxony named Zochau. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Coch and Čoch: probably a nickname based on Lower Sorbian and Upper Sorbian derivatives of Polish czoch(r)ać ‘to scratch’, also ‘to currycomb’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Benno, Eldor, Hans.
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How common is the last name Zoch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zoch has seen a decline in popularity. In 2000, it was the 24,914th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 30,277th, marking a 21.53% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 937 to 773 during the same period, which is a 17.5% decrease. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname Zoch per 100,000 people in the U.S. population declined by 25.71%, going from 0.35 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,914 | #30,277 | -21.53% |
| Count | 937 | 773 | -17.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.26 | -25.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zoch
On the matter of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts within the Zoch surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While the majority remained White (96.91% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010), there were some changes in other ethnic identities. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 30.20%, moving from 1.49% to 1.94%. There was also a slight increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals bearing this surname, going from 0% to 1.16%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 0.96% to 0.78%. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations continued to have no representation under this surname for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.47% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.94% | 30.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.78% | -18.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |