Explore the Family Name Zarn
The meaning of Zarn
Swiss German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Zarn in the United States?
The surname Zarn, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th most popular and had decreased to the 73,911th spot by 2010, marking a 22.71% decline. The count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 313 to 262 during this period, representing a 16.29% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 25%, from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #73,911 | -22.71% |
| Count | 313 | 262 | -16.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zarn
Looking at the ethnic identity of people with the Zarn surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's predominantly associated with people who identify as White. However, there was a minor decrease (4.02%) in this association between 2000 and 2010, falling from 94.25% to 90.46%. During the same period, there was an increase in representation among those identifying as Hispanic, rising significantly from 1.92% to 4.20%, indicating a growth rate of 118.75%. Additionally, there was an increase in people who identified with two or more races, from 1.60% to 2.29%. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Zarn surname rounded to zero in 2000 but rose to 1.91% in 2010. The data did not register any Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 90.46% | -4.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 4.2% | 118.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.29% | 43.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |