Explore the Family Name Zuker
The meaning of Zuker
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Zucker.
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How common is the last name Zuker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zuker has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zuker ranked as the 52,935th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the rank of 58,604, indicating a decline of around 10.71%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Zuker surname fell by about 5.72% during the same period, from 367 people in 2000 to 346 people in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the population per 100k with the Zuker surname also declined by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #58,604 | -10.71% |
| Count | 367 | 346 | -5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zuker
The ethnic identity associated with the Zuker surname has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Zuker surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.46% in 2000 to 93.64% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 41.63%, from 2.45% to 3.47%. Moreover, while no one with the Zuker surname identified with two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 2.31% of people with this surname did so. No significant changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 93.64% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.47% | 41.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |