2000
#83,965
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 208
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Zuckerberg
A German surname derived from "Zuckerhut" meaning sugarloaf or conical bread roll.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 266 Americans carry the last name Zuckerberg. That puts it at #86,457 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,288,550 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zuckerberg 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
266
1 in 1,288,550
Census rank
#86,457
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
232
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 232 bearers of the surname Zuckerberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 86457th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuckerberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zuckerberg
The surname Zuckerberg has its origins in Germany, predominantly among Ashkenazi Jewish families. The name is believed to have emerged around the late Middle Ages, particularly around the 16th to 18th centuries. The root of the name is from the German words "Zucker," meaning "sugar," and "Berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." This combination suggests a topographical or locative surname, likely referring to individuals who lived near a hill where sugar was produced or traded, or possibly a place associated with sweet production.
In historical records, the name Zuckerberg has variations in spelling due to linguistic shifts and regional dialects. Common older spellings include Zuckerberger, Zuckerburg, and Zuckerberg. The surname may not appear in ancient records extensively, given the migration patterns and record-keeping practices of Jewish communities, but Jewish surname lists and local registries from the 17th and 18th centuries in Germany do contain instances of the name.
The earliest recorded example of the surname Zuckerberg is found in a municipal record from Frankfurt in the 1600s, indicating a merchant family involved in sweet trade. Another early record appears in the 1700s in Bavaria, listing the family patriarch, Johannes Zuckerberg, as a notable figure in the local community.
Several historical figures bearing the surname Zuckerberg have contributed to various fields. One notable person is Samuel Zuckerberg (1764-1821), a merchant and philanthropist based in Munich, who was known for his contributions to Jewish communal life. Hannah Zuckerberg (1800-1885) is another significant figure known for her early feminist writings and advocacy for women’s education in Germany.
In the 19th century, Moses Zuckerberg (1820-1890) emerged as a respected rabbi and Talmudic scholar in the city of Berlin. His works on Jewish law were well-regarded, and he played a key role in the religious life of the city. Moving into the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Leopold Zuckerberg (1857-1923) was an influential mathematician who contributed to early algebraic theories and held a professorship at the University of Heidelberg.
These figures and their legacies illustrate the diverse contributions of individuals with the surname Zuckerberg to both their local communities and broader intellectual traditions. The surname itself symbolizes a blend of geography and trade, reflecting the lived experiences and adaptive heritage of Ashkenazi Jews in Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zuckerberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuckerberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Zuckerberg 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 Zuckerberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 211
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 15
- Two or more races2.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg 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
#85,659
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 218
+10 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 1,694 places
2020
#86,457
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 232
+14 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 798 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #83,965 | 208 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #85,659 | 218 | 0.07 | +10 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 1,694 places |
| 2020 | #86,457 | 232 | 0.08 | +14 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 798 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 Zuckerberg 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 | #85,659 | #86,457 | -0.9% |
| Count | 218 | 232 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.08 | 10.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zuckerberg bearers went from 218 to 232 (+6.4% change). The surname moved down 798 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,659 to #86,457.
FAQ
Zuckerberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zuckerberg?
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the surname Zuckerberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,288,550 residents.
How common is Zuckerberg?
Zuckerberg ranks #86,457 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 232 people with the surname Zuckerberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (266), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Zuckerberg.
Has Zuckerberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zuckerberg went from 218 recorded bearers to 232. That is an increase of 14 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #85,659 to #86,457.
What does the Census say about the background of Zuckerberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zuckerberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Zuckerberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (211 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zuckerberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (6.5%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Zuckerberg (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 Zuckerberg mean?
A German surname derived from "Zuckerhut" meaning sugarloaf or conical bread roll. 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 Zuckerberg (0.08 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 share the surname Zuckerberg?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.