Explore the Family Name Zuraw
The meaning of Zuraw
Polish (Żuraw): nickname for a tall, gangling person, from żuraw ‘crane’. The term was also used as a nickname for a chimneysweep, referring to the crane’s habit of nesting on chimneys. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Piotr, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Zuraw in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zuraw was ranked 73,931 in popularity in 2000 and moved slightly to 74,608 in 2010, representing a marginal decline of 0.92%. The count of individuals with this surname has however seen a small increase, going from 244 in 2000 to 259 in 2010 - a rise of 6.15%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #74,608 | -0.92% |
| Count | 244 | 259 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zuraw
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Zuraw, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.90% identified as White which slightly fell to 94.98% in 2010, marking a small decrease of 0.96%. The census also indicates a slight emergence in diversity within this surname group between 2000 and 2010, with an introduction of those identifying with two or more races, which went from 0% to 1.93%. There were no recorded instances of the Zuraw surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 94.98% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |