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

Zachery, 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 Zachery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zachery in America

Zachery is the 15309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zachery surname appeared 1,917 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Zachery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zachery 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 Zachery

The surname Zachery has its origins in the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God remembers.” The name was then translated to Greek as Zacharias and later Latinized to Zacharias during the time of the Roman Empire. It found its way into various European languages, adapting to local pronunciations and spellings over the centuries. The time period of its initial transformation into a surname is hard to pinpoint, but it is known to have been in regular use by the Middle Ages.

The surname Zachery is predominantly found in regions of England and the United States, where it had diverged from the more common Zachary or Zacharias forms. Early records show varied spellings such as Zacharie, Zacharye, and Zacharey. One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname in England dates back to the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where a William Zachary is mentioned.

Traversing the Atlantic, the name can be found among settlers in colonial America. Notable figures include John Zachery, an English immigrant who settled in Virginia in the early 1600s. Another individual, James Zachery, was a noted merchant in Boston during the mid-1700s, active in the city's burgeoning trade and commerce.

An important figure bearing the surname Zachery in more contemporary history is Reverend Jesse Zachery, born in 1842 and known for his efforts in establishing educational institutions for African-Americans in post-Civil War America. His work left a significant mark on the communities he served, showing the name’s continued prominence over generations.

In the literary world, Samuel Zachery, born in 1875, made contributions through his detailed historical accounts on early American settlers. His works provide a valuable resource for understanding the genealogical histories and migrations of families in the New World.

Additionally, the surname Zachery was borne by Marie Zachery, a renowned botanist in the early 20th century. Her botanical studies and publications gained her recognition in academic circles, contributing considerably to the field of plant sciences.

Thus, the surname Zachery has a rich and varied history, branching through religious, colonial, educational, and scientific pathways, illustrating how surnames can encapsulate diverse narratives across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zachery

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

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 Zachery 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 Zachery 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 Zachery was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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