Explore the Family Name Zarins
The meaning of Zarins
Latvian (Zariņš): derivative of zars ‘branch, twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Latvian Zigrida, Andris, Daina, Egils, Juris, Arija, Dzintra, Gunars, Gunta, Indulis, Karlis, Laima, Laimonis, Nikolajs, Raimonds.
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How common is the last name Zarins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zarins has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the Zarins surname was ranked at 79,676 and by 2010 it had dropped to 89,403, a decline of approximately 12.21 percent. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 222 to 207 in the same period, a reduction of roughly 6.76 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the Zarins surname per 100,000 people also fell by about 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #89,403 | -12.21% |
| Count | 222 | 207 | -6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zarins
In terms of ethnicity, the Zarins surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2010, an overwhelming 97.1 percent of all Zarins identified as White, marking a slight increase from 96.4 percent in 2000. However, there was a notable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, which dropped from 2.25 percent in 2000 to 0 percent in 2010. The surname does not appear to be associated with any other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.25% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |