Explore the Family Name Zuba
The meaning of Zuba
Polish: nickname for someone with a prominent or noticeable tooth, from zub ‘tooth’ (standard Polish ząb), or possibly from a derivative of dialect zubać ‘to peck’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Agnieszka, Miroslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zuba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zuba experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zuba was ranked 41,320 and this decreased by 6.57% to 44,034 in 2010. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 497 in 2000 to 489 in 2010, a drop of 1.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 5.56% from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #44,034 | -6.57% |
| Count | 497 | 489 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zuba
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates that the majority of individuals with the surname Zuba identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in percentage from 97.59% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010, which represents a change of 65.22%. No individuals with the surname Zuba identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 95.91% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.66% | 65.22% |
| 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% |