Explore the Family Name Zuckerberg
The meaning of Zuckerberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Zucker ‘sugar’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyam, Shaul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zuckerberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zuckerberg experienced a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell slightly from 83,965 to 85,659, marking a decrease of 2.02%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 4.81%, going from 208 in 2000 to 218 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #85,659 | -2.02% |
| Count | 208 | 218 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zuckerberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Zuckerberg surname predominantly aligns with White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Zuckerbergs were White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.63% to 95.41%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic Zuckerbergs in 2010, representing 4.59% of the total, which was not present in the 2000 data. Meanwhile, the percentage of Zuckerbergs identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 2.88% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no Zuckerbergs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.41% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |