Explore the Family Name Zehnder
The meaning of Zehnder
German: variant of Zehner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zehnder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zehnder was ranked 16,609th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 17,481st in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.25%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,590 in 2000 to 1,612 in 2010, a small growth of 1.38%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of Zehnders decreased by 6.78% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,609 | #17,481 | -5.25% |
| Count | 1,590 | 1,612 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.55 | -6.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zehnder
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zehnder, it's interesting to note that there were no significant changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of Zehnders identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.99% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within the Zehnder population nearly doubled from 0.94% to 1.80%, while those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 0.57% to 1.18%. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.43%, while there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96.22% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.8% | 91.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.18% | 107.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |