Explore the Family Name Zoubek
The meaning of Zoubek
Czech: from a diminutive of Zub, a nickname for someone with something odd or noticeable about his teeth, from zub ‘tooth’.
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How common is the last name Zoubek in the United States?
The surname Zoubek has seen an uptick in usage in the United States over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 71,372nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 69,793rd place, marking a growth rate of 2.21%. The count of people carrying the Zoubek name also increased during this period, going from 255 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, a 10.2% increase. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k people with this surname rose by 11.11%, indicating a growing popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #69,793 | 2.21% |
| Count | 255 | 281 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zoubek
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those carrying the Zoubek surname identified as White, based on findings from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.43% of Zoubeks were White, and this number remained relatively stable in 2010 at 98.22%, declining slightly by 0.21%. There was no representation of the Zoubek surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in both years. However, a slight emergence in the Black community was observed in 2010, though the percentage remains negligible.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 98.22% | -0.21% |
| 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% |