2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zurenda
A surname of Slavic origin potentially referring to someone residing by a vineyard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Zurenda. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zurenda 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Zurenda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zurenda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zurenda
The surname Zurenda traces its origins to Eastern Europe, likely within modern-day Poland or Slovakia. The name appears to have its roots in the Slavic regions, emerging likely in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th to 15th centuries. During this time, surnames in Eastern Europe began to adopt more fixed forms, influenced by a combination of local dialects and administrative needs.
The name Zurenda is believed to derive from words denoting geographical or topographical features. It appears to have connections with the landscape, possibly relating to fields or meadows, which were common elements in surname creation. The linguistic roots may trace back to the Old Slavic word sources, though the exact word is difficult to pinpoint due to linguistic evolution over centuries.
One of the earliest references to what might be the name Zurenda occurs in Polish medieval records, although variations in spelling create challenges in tracing a direct lineage. In a 16th-century Polish manuscript, a name similar to Zurenda appears in a land grant which suggests individuals bearing this surname were involved in land ownership or agrarian activities.
Further examination of Slovakian records reveals a mention of Jan Zurenda, born in 1683, who is noted for his involvement in local governance in the town of Košice. Another individual, Marek Zurenda, born in 1720, is recorded as having been a merchant in Bratislava, indicating that the name had some prominence in urban centers as well.
In Poland, records from the 18th century list a Jakub Zurenda, born in 1757, who was a scholar and cleric, suggesting that the name was not confined to peasantry but appeared among educated and ecclesiastical ranks. This diversifying aspect of the surname demonstrates its wide social applicability.
A significant historical figure with this surname is Helena Zurenda, born in 1834, in Krakow. She became known for her contributions to local literature and folklore preservation, highlighting the cultural imprint of the name during the 19th century.
The name made its presence felt in the modern era, with a notable individual being Jozef Zurenda, born in 1891, who played a pivotal role in Slovakian political movements during the early 20th century. His involvement in nationalistic endeavors marks the name's association with significant historical currents in Slovakia.
Overall, the surname Zurenda possesses a rich historical tapestry woven through the agrarian, urban, scholarly, and political fabric of Eastern Europe, reflecting the diverse roles and societal contributions of its bearers across centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zurenda
Among Census respondents with the surname Zurenda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Zurenda 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 Zurenda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 101
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zurenda
Zurenda 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
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+20 bearers (+18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,147 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-14 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,418 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+18.2%) | Up 9,147 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 14,418 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 Zurenda 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 | #130,610 | #145,028 | -11.0% |
| Count | 130 | 116 | -10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zurenda bearers went from 130 to 116 (-10.8% change). The surname moved down 14,418 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #145,028.
FAQ
Zurenda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zurenda?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Zurenda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Zurenda?
Zurenda ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Zurenda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Zurenda.
Has Zurenda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zurenda went from 130 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 14 (-10.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Zurenda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zurenda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Zurenda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zurenda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Zurenda (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 Zurenda mean?
A surname of Slavic origin potentially referring to someone residing by a vineyard. 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 Zurenda (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 are called Zurenda?
You can see how many people have the last name Zurenda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.