2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zachritz
Locational surname originating from the German settlement of Zackritz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Zachritz. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zachritz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Zachritz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zachritz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zachritz
The surname Zachritz originates from Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the medieval period. Predominantly found in regions such as Saxony and Thuringia, the name is believed to have been derived from personal names or settlements with similar phonetic patterns.
Etymologically, Zachritz probably evolved from the personal name Zacharias, which itself has Hebrew roots meaning "God remembers." Over time, with the natural variations in dialects and regional linguistic influences, Zacharias could have morphed into various forms, including Zachritz. The suffixes and prefixes might have been altered according to local linguistic trends and ease of pronunciation.
Historical references to the surname Zachritz can be traced back to old manuscripts and church records. For instance, a record from the 15th century mentions one Johann Zachritz as a prominent landowner in the Saxon region. These documents provide insights into the early bearers of the name and their societal roles.
One of the earliest recorded examples comes from a 1483 registry where a Heinrich Zachritz served as a local council member in Thuringia. Another significant figure was Michael Zachritz, born in 1558, who was noted for his work as a Lutheran pastor in Saxony, contributing to the religious and cultural milieu of his time.
In the 17th century, Matthias Zachritz, a notable merchant from Leipzig, expanded his business across Europe, highlighting the geographical and economic mobility of individuals bearing this surname. His business transactions and letters housed in historical archives provide a window into the life and times of Zachritz family members during this period.
By the 18th century, George Wilhelm Zachritz, born in 1721, gained recognition as a scholar in Halle. He published several treatises on philosophy and theology, further cementing the name's association with intellectual endeavors. His contributions are documented extensively in university records and academic correspondences.
Equally notable is Friedrich Zachritz, a 19th-century industrialist born in 1803, who played a key role in the industrialization of Saxony. His mechanical innovations and factories are frequently mentioned in industrial history recounts, showcasing the diverse endeavors of those with the Zachritz surname.
The documented histories of these individuals highlight the name's presence and influence across various centuries and arenas. Each figure not only illustrates the surname’s longevity but also its varied contributions to cultural, economic, and intellectual developments in German history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zachritz
Among Census respondents with the surname Zachritz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zachritz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zachritz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 108
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zachritz
Zachritz appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,193 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,193 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zachritz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #149,446 | -1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 110 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zachritz bearers went from 112 to 110 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,193 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #149,446.
FAQ
Zachritz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zachritz?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Zachritz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Zachritz?
Zachritz ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Zachritz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zachritz.
Has Zachritz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zachritz went from 112 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Zachritz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zachritz, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zachritz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zachritz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Black (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zachritz (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zachritz mean?
Locational surname originating from the German settlement of Zackritz. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zachritz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Zachritz?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Zachritz at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.