Explore the Family Name Zani
The meaning of Zani
1. Italian: variant of Zanni. 2. Albanian: from Zan (definite form Zani), a short form of the Albanian Muslim personal name Ramazan (see Ramadan). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Delio, Agostino, Aldo, Caesar, Francesco, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Zani in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zani saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 41995 to rank 43651, a change of -3.94%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, slightly increased during the same period, going from 487 to 494, a growth of 1.44%. Proportionally, per 100k people, the representation of the surname decreased by -5.56% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #43,651 | -3.94% |
| Count | 487 | 494 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zani
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname Zani identify as White, with an increase from 94.25% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant increase, growing by 21.35% over the decade. In 2000, 1.64% of individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races, but this category was not represented in the 2010 data. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 95.14% | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.24% | 21.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |