Explore the Family Name Zukas
The meaning of Zukas
Lithuanian: 1. unflattering nickname from zukas ‘cheat, knave’. 2. (Žukas): shortened form of Žukauskas (see Zukauskas).
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How common is the last name Zukas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zukas experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this name dropped by approximately 4.31%, sliding down from rank 48,567 in 2000 to rank 50,659 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally by 0.98% from 408 persons in 2000 to 412 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people saw a decline of 6.67%, falling from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #50,659 | -4.31% |
| Count | 408 | 412 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zukas
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts for individuals with the Zukas surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 97.55% identified as White, but this percentage decreased by 1.97% to 95.63% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of diversity within this surname in the 2010 Census: 1.94% of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races and 1.70% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.63% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |