2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zschokke
A surname originating from German-speaking regions, possibly deriving from a location name or an occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Zschokke. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zschokke 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Zschokke in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zschokke, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zschokke
ZSCHOKKE is a surname with roots tracing back to the regions of Eastern Germany, particularly around Saxony. The origins of this name are found in the Middle Ages, likely emerging around the 14th to 15th centuries. Saxony, an area in modern-day Germany, was home to numerous small villages and towns where surnames began to denote family lineage, occupation, or locale.
The surname Zschokke is derived from the Old Sorbian or Slavic word "czok," which is an onomatopoeic term related to bird sounds or a type of bird known in the region. As Slavic populations mixed with Germanic tribes, names evolved to reflect linguistic and cultural blends. Variations in spelling over the centuries included Czokke, Tschocke, and Zschocke, showing the influence of regional dialects and orthographic changes.
One of the earliest references to the surname Zschokke can be found in church records and municipal documents from Saxony dating back to the 15th century. These early records indicate that the name was borne by prominent local families, often those involved in trade or agriculture. The first documented appearance in historical texts could be linked to baptismal records or land ownership documents preserved in regional archives.
A significant historical figure bearing this surname was Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke (1771-1848). Born in the Prussian province of Brandenburg, he was a notable Swiss-German author and reformer. He made significant contributions to Swiss literature and history, writing various works that critiqued contemporary social and political issues.
Another notable person with the surname was Emil Zschokke (1808-1885), a Swiss engineer and inventor who contributed to the industrial development in Switzerland. His innovations in mechanical engineering were influential in the burgeoning Swiss industrial sector.
Friedrich Zschokke (1860-1936) was a prominent Swiss naturalist and zoologist, further adding to the academic lineage of the Zschokke family. His research on the biology and ecology of Swiss lakes helped establish foundational knowledge in limnology.
In more recent history, Eduard Zschokke (1822-1888), a Swiss politician from Aarau, played an essential role in the democratic movements in Switzerland. His political career impacted local and national policies during a transformative period in Swiss governance.
Another key figure is Walter Zschokke (1942-2009), an influential Swiss architect whose works included significant developments in urban planning and modern architectural design. His innovative approach left a lasting imprint on contemporary architectural practices.
The Zschokke surname illustrates a rich history reflecting a blend of Germanic and Slavic roots, with notable contributions to literature, science, politics, and architecture throughout history. Its presence in historical records underscores the enduring legacy of families that bore the name in various regions of Europe, especially in Germany and Switzerland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zschokke
Among Census respondents with the surname Zschokke, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Zschokke 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 Zschokke surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.1% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zschokke
Zschokke 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,994 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-11 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,231 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,994 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 10,231 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 Zschokke 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 | #142,108 | #152,339 | -7.2% |
| Count | 117 | 106 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zschokke bearers went from 117 to 106 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 10,231 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,339.
FAQ
Zschokke surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zschokke?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Zschokke. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Zschokke?
Zschokke ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Zschokke. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Zschokke.
Has Zschokke become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zschokke went from 117 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Zschokke?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zschokke, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Zschokke in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zschokke appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.1%), Hispanic (5.7%), Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Zschokke (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 Zschokke mean?
A surname originating from German-speaking regions, possibly deriving from a location name or an occupation. 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 Zschokke (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 surname Zschokke?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.