Explore the Family Name Zyla
The meaning of Zyla
Polish (Żyła): nickname from żyła ‘vein’, in the transferred sense ‘bore’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aleksander, Danuta, Karol, Krzysztof, Piotr, Stanislaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zyla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zyla experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 32,161 in 2000, it fell to 33,731 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 4.88%. The count of people with this surname also decreased marginally by 0.15% over this decade, from 676 to 675. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Zyla per 100,000 dropped by 8%, from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #33,731 | -4.88% |
| Count | 676 | 675 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zyla
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zyla, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identifying as Zyla were predominantly white, with percentages remaining virtually static between 2000 and 2010 (95.12% to 95.11%). In terms of other ethnicities, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, which rose by 50.85% during this period, from 1.18% to 1.78%. The Hispanic population also saw growth, increasing by 7.25%. On the other hand, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.04% in 2000 to null in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 95.11% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.22% | 7.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.78% | 50.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |