Explore the Family Name Zant
The meaning of Zant
1. German: variant of Zand. 2. Dutch: variant of Van Zandt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zant in the United States?
The surname Zant, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at number 51,680 but fell to 60,960 in 2010, marking a decline of 17.96%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 378 in 2000 to 330 a decade later, representing a decrease of 12.7%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 21.43% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #60,960 | -17.96% |
| Count | 378 | 330 | -12.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zant
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Zant surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Zant surname identified as White, though this group decreased slightly from 93.12% in 2000 to 90.61% in 2010. The representation of Black individuals with this surname increased by 33.75%, moving from 3.17% to 4.24%. Another notable change was observed among those identifying with two or more races, as there was a 52.20% increase from 1.59% to 2.42%. However, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010, despite being at 1.32% in 2000. Finally, the surname saw its first Hispanic representation in 2010 at 2.12%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unrepresented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 90.61% | -2.7% |
| Black | 3.17% | 4.24% | 33.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.42% | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |