Explore the Family Name Zurek
The meaning of Zurek
Polish (Żurek), Czech (Žurek, Žůrek), and Slovak (mainly Žurek and Žúrek): from Polish żurek and its Czech and Slovak dialect variants, meaning ‘sour soup’, perhaps applied as a nickname for someone who had a special liking for sour soup. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Wojciech, Andrzej, Janina, Jolanta, Mieczyslaw, Ryszard, Slawomir, Wlodzimierz, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Zurek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zurek has experienced some changes in popularity over a decade, from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name fell slightly from 17,660 in 2000 to 18,928 in 2010, indicating a 7.18% decrease in popularity. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1,465 in 2000 to 1,442 in 2010, marking a 1.57% decrease. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.26%, from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,660 | #18,928 | -7.18% |
| Count | 1,465 | 1,442 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.49 | -9.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zurek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts among those carrying the Zurek surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, those identifying as White, decreased slightly from 96.66% to 95.63%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, with an increase from 0.48% to 0.49%. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.16% to 1.04%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 1.23% to 2.36%, showing a significant 91.87% change. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.63% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.36% | 91.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.04% | -10.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.49% | 2.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |