Explore the Family Name Zukauskas
The meaning of Zukauskas
Lithuanian (Žukauskas): adaptation of Polish Żukowski (see Zukowski). Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Vitas, Vladas, Liudas, Romualdas. German Viktor.
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How common is the last name Zukauskas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zukauskas has been steadily increasing in the United States. In 2000, Zukauskas was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 60,347th spot, marking a significant increase of over 10%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a substantial growth of 21.45%, with a total of 275 individuals in 2000 and 334 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #60,347 | 10.08% |
| Count | 275 | 334 | 21.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zukauskas
The ethnicity distribution of the Zukauskas surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, around 96% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. Furthermore, there were no instances of this surname being associated with two or more races during these years. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly, by 0.7%, between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.41% | -0.7% |
| 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% |