Explore the Family Name Zaner
The meaning of Zaner
Jewish: variant of Saner. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zaner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zaner has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,849th most common surname and had increased slightly to the 59,324th position by 2010, indicating a 2.55% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals with the surname Zaner saw a modest increase during this period, moving from 329 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, demonstrating a 3.65% increase. The proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #59,324 | -2.55% |
| Count | 329 | 341 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaner
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zaner according to the Decennial U.S. Census, some changes were seen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.48% of those with the Zaner surname identified as White which decreased to 94.43% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in both years. However, by 2010, there was a new presence of the Zaner surname within the Two or more races and Hispanic groups, each making up 2.35% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 94.43% | -4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |