Explore the Family Name Zeidan
The meaning of Zeidan
Muslim: variant of Zaidan ‘growth, increase’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeidan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeidan gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 34,949 to 24,822, an increase of almost 29%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Zeidan grew by over 64%, from 611 persons in 2000 to 1003 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which increased by nearly 48% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #24,822 | 28.98% |
| Count | 611 | 1,003 | 64.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.34 | 47.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeidan
The ethnicity associated with the surname Zeidan saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest segment in 2010 was White, making up approximately 86%, an increase of about 19% from 2000. The second-largest group identified as having two or more ethnic identities, though this group saw a decrease from around 25% to roughly 9%. Small percentages identified as Hispanic (2.59%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%) and Black (1%), with the latter two categories not being represented in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.34% | 85.94% | 18.8% |
| Two or More Races | 24.55% | 8.87% | -63.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.59% | 13.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |