Explore the Family Name Zaidan
The meaning of Zaidan
Muslim: from Arabic zaydān ‘growth, increase’. It could also be plural of the personal name Zaid. Compare Zeidan and Zidan.
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How common is the last name Zaidan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zaidan has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,465 in popularity but jumped to a rank of 54,637 in 2010, representing an increase of 28.55%. The count of individuals with the Zaidan surname also increased from 234 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, denoting a remarkable surge of 61.11%. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Zaidan per 100,000 people rose by 44.44% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #54,637 | 28.55% |
| Count | 234 | 377 | 61.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaidan
The ethnic identity of people bearing the surname Zaidan also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Zaidans identifying as White increased slightly by 3.02%, from 82.91% in 2000 to 85.41% in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 43.08% and those reporting as being of two or more races dropped by 25.05%. Interestingly, there were no Zaidans who identified as Hispanic or Black in 2000, but by 2010, 2.39% identified as Hispanic and 1.59% as Black. The percentage of Zaidans identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.91% | 85.41% | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 10.26% | 7.69% | -25.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.13% | 2.92% | -43.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |