Explore the Family Name Zannis
The meaning of Zannis
Greek: from the Italian (Venetian) personal name Z(u)an(n)i (see Zanni).
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How common is the last name Zannis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zannis experienced an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 140756 in 2000 to 129047 in 2010, representing a change of 8.32 percent. Likewise, the count of individuals carrying the Zannis surname grew by 21.1 percent, from 109 in 2000 to 132 in 2010. However, there was no change in the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,756 | #129,047 | 8.32% |
| Count | 109 | 132 | 21.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zannis
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals named Zannis identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.33 percent of the population with this surname, although this figure decreased slightly to 93.94 percent by 2010. Notably, there was a small but significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0 percent in 2000 to 3.79 percent in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the population of Zannis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 93.94% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| 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% |