Explore the Family Name Zanni
The meaning of Zanni
1. Italian: from the personal name Z(u)an(n)i, a northeastern (Venetian) form of Gianni (short form of Giovanni, an equivalent of John). Zanni or Zani is a comic figure in the Commedia dell’Arte, and the surname may also be a nickname derived from this use, which is also the origin of the English word zany. This surname is also found in southern France and Corsica. 2. Greek: feminine (and possibly also American shortened) form of Zannis, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Silvio, Antonio, Benedetto, Carlo, Aldo, Attilio, Carmine, Egidio, Gino, Guido, Prisco, Vito. French Francois, Jean-Marc.
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How common is the last name Zanni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zanni saw a modest decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zanni ranked as the 35,994th most popular surname, but dropped to the 38,214th position by 2010, marking a 6.17% decrease in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also declined slightly from 589 in 2000 to 580 in 2010, a decrease of 1.53%. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 also fell by 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #38,214 | -6.17% |
| Count | 589 | 580 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zanni
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Zanni remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 94.57% of those with the Zanni surname identified as White, and this figure increased marginally to 95% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.07% in 2000 to 3.62% in 2010, a decline of 11.06%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 95% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.07% | 3.62% | -11.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |