Explore the Family Name Katzin
The meaning of Katzin
Jewish: nickname from Hebrew katsin ‘rich man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aryeh, Emanuel, Nissim, Ori, Ronit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Katzin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Katzin has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,958th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 88,336th spot, a drop of 10.48%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 221 to 210, marking a decrease of 4.98%. The proportion of people with the surname Katzin per 100,000 residents also dropped from 0.08 to 0.07, indicating a 12.5% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #88,336 | -10.48% |
| Count | 221 | 210 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katzin
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Katzin, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is primarily linked to individuals who identify as white. In 2000, 98.19% of those bearing the surname were white, increasing slightly to 98.57% by 2010. During these years, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, no change was observed in the percentage of individuals who identified as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 98.57% | 0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |