Find out how popular the last name Zaback is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Zaback.

Zaback, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Zaback surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zaback in America

Zaback is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zaback surname appeared 129 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Zaback.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zaback to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Zaback

The surname Zaback has its origins in central Europe, particularly the regions that now encompass the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The name dates back to the medieval period, around the 14th or 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "západ," which means "west" or "sunset." This association suggests that early bearers of the name could have been people who lived west of a particular landmark or region, or their occupation or residence was associated with the western part of a village or town.

Zaback may also be connected to similar surnames in the region, such as Zabka or Zabek, which have related etymological roots. The spelling variations often depended on dialectical changes and the transcription practices at the time. The name doesn't appear in major historical records like the Domesday Book due to its geographical and temporal origins outside of England.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Zaback can be found in parish registers dating back to the early 1500s. One notable figure is Jan Zaback, who was documented in 1547 in records from Prague, Czech Republic. During the 17th century, the Zaback family became known in parts of Moravia, a historical region of the Czech Republic.

Another significant individual was Antonin Zaback, an 18th-century farmer and community leader in a small village near Brno. His contributions to local agriculture were noted in a regional register from 1763. The family name was relatively rare, often concentrated in specific areas known for particular trades or community roles.

Moving into the 19th century, Maria Zaback, born in 1821, and her husband emigrated to the United States, where they became part of the burgeoning Czech American community. Records from Ellis Island note their arrival in 1854, marking the transatlantic spread of the surname.

In literature, František Zaback, born in 1867, gained recognition as a local Moravian poet. His works, collected in a volume published posthumously in 1905, reflect the linguistic and cultural heritage associated with the name.

Zaback isn't particularly common, but its bearers have played roles in the historical tapestry of central Europe. With each generation, the name has carried forward a legacy rooted in the geographical and cultural landscapes of the Czech and Slovak lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zaback

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Zaback.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Zaback was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Zaback has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Zaback was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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