Explore the Family Name Zunk
The meaning of Zunk
German: variant of Zunker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zunk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zunk experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,985 in terms of popularity and dropped to 66,164th by 2010, marking a decrease of 14.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 328 to 299 during this time period, showing an 8.84% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Zunk surname per 100,000 population decreased by 16.67%, falling from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #66,164 | -14.11% |
| Count | 328 | 299 | -8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zunk
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zunk is predominantly White, with this group making up 92.68% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 93.65% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity made up 4.88% in 2000 and fell to 4.35% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.52%) of those who identified as two or more races in 2000, however, this number dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Zunk surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 93.65% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.88% | 4.35% | -10.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |