2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zahrobsky
An occupational surname derived from a term meaning "grave-digger" in a Slavic language.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Zahrobsky. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zahrobsky 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Zahrobsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zahrobsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zahrobsky
The surname Zahrobsky has its origins in the Czech Republic, specifically within the Bohemian region. The name is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. The word structure suggests a toponymic origin, which indicates that it was derived from the geographical location associated with the family. The root "Za-" can be translated to "beyond" or "behind," and "hrob" means "grave" or "tomb" in Czech. Therefore, the name likely initially referred to a family living near or beyond a significant burial site.
The name Zahrobsky can be traced back to historical records from Bohemian nobility and land registries. One of the earliest known references appears in a land deed from 1453, mentioning a Josef Zahrobsky, a landowner in the outskirts of Prague. Manuscripts and tax records from that period often detailed land transactions and estate ownership, providing glimpses into families bearing this surname.
Over time, variations in spelling emerged due to regional dialects and transliteration, including Zahrobský and Zahrobssky. These variations still held the core elements of the original meaning, pointing towards geographical or occupational roots.
In the early 16th century, a notable figure named Martin Zahrobsky served as a local magistrate in the town of Kutná Hora, a prominent silver mining center. His documented efforts in local governance and economic development are well-recorded in municipal archives. Martin Zahrobsky was born in 1498 and passed away in 1564, leaving a legacy of civic duty.
Another significant personality with the surname was Ludmila Zahrobsky, a poet and writer active during the late 18th century. Born in 1762 and deceased in 1831, Ludmila contributed to Czech literature during the National Revival, a cultural movement aiming to promote Czech language and national identity. Her works often focused on themes of patriotism and social issues.
The Zahrobsky name continued to appear in military and political contexts. A military officer, Jan Zahrobsky, served in the Austro-Hungarian army during the 19th century and played a part in various campaigns. Jan was born in 1820 and died in 1887, remembered for his strategic expertise and leadership.
Further mention of the name includes, in the early 20th century, a noted scholar named Karel Zahrobsky, who specialized in Slavic studies. Born in 1879, Karel made significant contributions to the understanding of Slavic languages and published several influential papers. He passed away in 1944, leaving a rich academic legacy.
Lastly, František Zahrobsky, born in 1905 and deceased in 1983, was a well-known architect in Czechoslovakia. His innovative designs and contributions to modernist architecture garnered recognition, influencing the architectural landscape of Central Europe during the mid-20th century.
While the surname Zahrobsky may not be extremely widespread, its historical and cultural significance remains notable in Central European history. The family's roots reveal a fascinating blend of geographic, social, and professional influences that have endured over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zahrobsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Zahrobsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Zahrobsky 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 Zahrobsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 7
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zahrobsky
Zahrobsky appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,744 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+12 bearers (+11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,483 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,744 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.1%) | Up 9,483 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 Zahrobsky 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 | #151,532 | #142,049 | 6.3% |
| Count | 108 | 120 | 11.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zahrobsky bearers went from 108 to 120 (+11.1% change). The surname moved up 9,483 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #142,049.
FAQ
Zahrobsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zahrobsky?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Zahrobsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Zahrobsky?
Zahrobsky ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Zahrobsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Zahrobsky.
Has Zahrobsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zahrobsky went from 108 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 12 (+11.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Zahrobsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zahrobsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Zahrobsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zahrobsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Zahrobsky (2000, 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 Zahrobsky mean?
An occupational surname derived from a term meaning "grave-digger" in a Slavic language. 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 Zahrobsky (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 Zahrobsky?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Zahrobsky on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.