Explore the Family Name Zombek
The meaning of Zombek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Ząbek ‘little tooth, denticle’ (see Zabek). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zombek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Zombek" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,878th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,579th. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Zombek surname increased marginally from 276 to 282, representing a growth rate of 2.17%. However, the proportion of Zombeks per 100,000 people in the U.S. remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #69,579 | -4.04% |
| Count | 276 | 282 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zombek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Zombek," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly identified as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98.5% of individuals with the Zombek surname identified as White, showing an infinitesimal increase of 0.03% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.58% | 0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |