Explore the Family Name Zehren
The meaning of Zehren
Swiss German: from a prepositional phrase from Middle High German ze hērren, an occupational name for someone in service of a lord.
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How common is the last name Zehren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zehren has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zehren was ranked as the 47,654th most common surname, with 418 counts and a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 53,419th, with fewer counts at 387 and a lower proportion rate of 0.13 per 100,000. This represents a decrease in popularity by 12.1% and a drop in counts by 7.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #53,419 | -12.1% |
| Count | 418 | 387 | -7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zehren
The ethnicity associated with the surname Zehren, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 98.09% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.93% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Zehren identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a 1.55% increase in Hispanic identification between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 97.93% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 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% |