Explore the Family Name Zorich
The meaning of Zorich
Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Zorić, Slovenian Zorič (see Zoric).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zorich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zorich witnessed a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zorich was ranked 33,782nd in popularity, dropping to 36,246 in 2010, which marks a 7.29% decrease. The count of individuals with the Zorich surname also decreased from 636 in 2000 to 618 in 2010, indicating a change of -2.83%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also went down by 12.5%, from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #36,246 | -7.29% |
| Count | 636 | 618 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zorich
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most Zorichs in the United States identified themselves as White, accounting for 95.75% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.95% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased by 25.43%, from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010. There was a minor decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw its first representation in 2010, at 0.97%, while there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 95.95% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.78% | -5.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.29% | -25.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |