Explore the Family Name Zand
The meaning of Zand
1. Iranian: from Zand, the name of a dinasty which ruled Persia 1751–94. It is based on Middle Persian zand ‘great, powerful’ and was originally the name of a former Iranian tribe. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sand. 3. German: perhaps a nickname for someone with protruding or otherwise remarkable teeth, from Middle High German zand ‘tooth’. 4. Dutch (mainly Van der Zand and Van de Zand): habitational name for someone from any of various minor places called with Dutch zand ‘sand’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Hossein, Abbas, Behnaz, Gitti, Hamid, Jafar, Mansour, Masoud, Mehdi, Pari, Rana. Jewish Jechiel, Bracha, Herschel, Morry.
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How common is the last name Zand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zand has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,047, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 50,196, representing a rise of 5.37%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 366 in 2000 to 417 in 2010, an increase of 13.93%. However, when calculated per 100,000 people, the proportion remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #50,196 | 5.37% |
| Count | 366 | 417 | 13.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zand
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zand saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of Zands identifying as White rose from 82.24% to 85.13%, there was a decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.91% to 1.44%. The proportion identifying with two or more races also slightly decreased from 9.02% to 8.63%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 3.55% to 4.32%. The percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.24% | 85.13% | 3.51% |
| Two or More Races | 9.02% | 8.63% | -4.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 4.32% | 21.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 1.44% | -24.61% |
| Black | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |