Explore the Family Name Zoellick
The meaning of Zoellick
German (Zöllick): from a Germanized Slavic pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Sulimir or Sulislav, based on the element sul (from Old Slavic sulijь) meaning ‘good, better’.
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How common is the last name Zoellick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zoellick has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zoellick was ranked 57,705th and dropped slightly to 60,636th in 2010, representing a 5.08% decrease. There was a minute increase in the count of individuals with the Zoellick surname, from 330 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.61%. However, the proportion per 100k people dipped by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #60,636 | -5.08% |
| Count | 330 | 332 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zoellick
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the Zoellick surname predominantly identified as White, with percentages static at 98.48% in 2000 and a slight increase to 98.49% in 2010. A new development was observed in 2010 when approximately 1.51% identified themselves as Hispanic, a category which registered zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no change, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 98.49% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |