Explore the Family Name Zylka
The meaning of Zylka
Polish (Żyłka): nickname from a diminutive of żyła ‘vein’ (see Zyla).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zylka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zylka decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 43,463rd most popular name, while in 2010 it fell to 45,495th place — a 4.68% drop in popularity rank. The count of individuals with this surname, however, experienced a minimal increase from 468 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, showing an approximate growth rate of 0.43%. Despite this minor growth in count, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by about 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #45,495 | -4.68% |
| Count | 468 | 470 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zylka
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zylka. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Zylka being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity categories. Most individuals with the Zylka surname identified as White, with a very slight decrease over the decade from 98.08% in 2000 to 97.87% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 97.87% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |