Explore the Family Name Kazen
The meaning of Kazen
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kazan. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Katzen. 3. Dutch: patronymic from Kaas 1. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zalman.
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How common is the last name Kazen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kazen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kazen ranked 55,609 in terms of prevalence, with 345 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 71,042, and the count had dropped to 275. This represents a decrease of 27.75% in rank and 20.29% in total count. The proportion of people named Kazen per 100,000 also decreased by 30.77%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #71,042 | -27.75% |
| Count | 345 | 275 | -20.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kazen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kazen surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 89.57% in 2000 to 90.55% in 2010. The next largest group was those who identified as Hispanic, although this percentage experienced a decrease from 7.25% in 2000 to 5.82% in 2010. While there was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were some shifts among other groups. Those identifying as two or more races fell from 1.45% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, whereas those identifying as Black increased from 0% to 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.57% | 90.55% | 1.09% |
| Hispanic | 7.25% | 5.82% | -19.72% |
| Black | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |