2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Zukin
A surname of Russian origin referring to a shoemaker or cobbler.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Zukin. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zukin 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Zukin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zukin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zukin
The surname Zukin finds its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Russia. The name can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, a period rich with evolving linguistic influences due to frequent trade, migration, and cultural exchanges in the region. Zukin is believed to be derived from an occupational or topographical origin, linked to the Slavic word "zuka," which translates to "beetle" or sometimes a nickname for a small, diligent worker. Alternately, the name could also relate to a place near a "zuk," or a "beetle," an establishment or geographic feature named so.
Historical records, though sporadic, indicate the presence of the surname Zukin in several old manuscripts. One of the earliest references appears in Polish records from the early 16th century, where a family by the name of Zukin is noted as landowners in a small village called Zukinwald. This points to a possible topographical origin, indicating a family residing near a forest or woodlands known for beetles. Another suggestion is that it might also relate to a location-based naming from the word "suka," which translates to a specific type of bird, possibly paralleling the use of animal names in that time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname was Jakub Zukin, a landowner born in 1510, whose name appears in a 1538 tax registry in the Krakow Voivodeship. There is also evidence from the mid-17th century mentioning a notable merchant named Samuel Zukin operating in the prosperous trading city of Gdańsk. These initial records suggest the name was already well-established among certain communities in Poland and Russia.
In the following centuries, the surname Zukin spreads across Eastern Europe, with numerous families maintaining the name through generations. Another prominent figure was Alexei Zukin, a military officer born in 1729, who played a role in the Seven Years' War, serving in the army of Empress Catherine the Great. His valor and service earned him a degree of regional fame.
Moving into the 19th century, Yitzhak Zukin, a scholar and religious leader born in 1823, stands out as an important figure in the Jewish communities of Belarus. His contributions to religious thought and community leadership were well-documented, enhancing the surname’s historical significance.
In the realm of the arts, Anna Zukin, an early 20th-century painter born in 1894 in Odessa, left an indelible mark. Her works, often depicting rural landscapes and common folk, were appreciated for their emotional depth and vivid portrayal of Eastern European life.
Additionally, during the mid-20th century, Boris Zukin, born in 1907, emerged as a noted scientist contributing significantly to the field of chemistry. His research on polymer sciences and synthetic materials was groundbreaking and earned him several accolades within the scientific community.
The surname Zukin, throughout history, has thus been associated with varied professions and notable contributions, enriching its legacy through a diverse array of individuals spanning centuries and disciplines.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zukin
Among Census respondents with the surname Zukin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Zukin 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 Zukin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 95
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zukin
Zukin 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,285 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-18 bearers (-15.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,113 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 15,285 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -18 bearers (-15.1%) | Down 15,113 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 Zukin 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 | #140,157 | #155,270 | -10.8% |
| Count | 119 | 101 | -15.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zukin bearers went from 119 to 101 (-15.1% change). The surname moved down 15,113 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #155,270.
FAQ
Zukin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zukin?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Zukin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Zukin?
Zukin ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Zukin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Zukin.
Has Zukin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zukin went from 119 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 18 (-15.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Zukin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zukin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Zukin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zukin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Zukin (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 Zukin mean?
A surname of Russian origin referring to a shoemaker or cobbler. 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 Zukin (0.03 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 common is the surname Zukin?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Zukin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.