Explore the Family Name Zody
The meaning of Zody
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zody in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zody experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,671st most popular surname, but dropped to the 51,176th spot in 2010, marking a 3.03% decrease. However, the total count of people with this surname increased slightly from 397 to 407, indicating a 2.52% growth within the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor reduction of 6.67%, going from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #51,176 | -3.03% |
| Count | 397 | 407 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zody
Turning attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zody, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a small decline of 2.72% from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, 2010 saw an emergence of Zody bearers who identified as part of two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The Hispanic representation also increased by 46.36%, albeit starting from a relatively small base of 1.51% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.1% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.21% | 46.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |