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

Zika, 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 Zika surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zika in America

Zika is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zika surname appeared 538 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 Zika.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zika 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 Zika

The surname Zika has its origins in Central Europe, particularly in what is now the Czech Republic and surrounding areas such as Slovakia and Slovenia. The earliest references to the surname are from the late medieval period, around the 14th and 15th centuries. It is believed that the surname Zika is derived from the Slavic word zíka, which means to sigh or to yawn, potentially implying someone who was often sleepy or a daydreamer.

One notable early reference to the surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from Bohemia, where a Jan Zika is mentioned as a local landholder. During the Hussite Wars in the 15th century, the name appears again when Radoslav Zika, a soldier, was recorded as having fought in several notable battles. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by then.

Over the years, the surname Zika can be seen in various historical records. In the 17th century, documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia list a Václav Zika as a notable merchant in Prague. In the 18th century, church records in what is now Slovakia mention a Marian Zika, a notable clergyman who was influential in local religious reforms.

The Zika surname appears persistently in various genealogical records. In the 19th century, János Zika from Slovenia gained recognition as a composer who contributed to the folk music tradition in the region. Additionally, Antonín Zika, born in Prague in 1823, became a renowned architect whose works influenced Bohemian architectural styles through the late 19th century.

Throughout history, the surname has maintained a consistent presence in Central European records, indicating its deep-rooted heritage. By examining these historical references, it's clear that the Zika name has been associated with a wide range of professions and societal roles, from soldiers to religious figures and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zika

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

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

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