Explore the Family Name Zeidman
The meaning of Zeidman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seidman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Bezalel, Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeidman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeidman saw a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank fell by approximately 5% from 42,289 to 44,356. Simultaneously, the count of individuals with the surname Zeidman saw a negligible increase of 0.41%, growing from 483 to 485 people. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, stemming from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #44,356 | -4.89% |
| Count | 483 | 485 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeidman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals an intriguing shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zeidman. In 2000, nearly 97% of people with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to about 96% in 2010. The Hispanic representation doubled from around 1% to roughly 2%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories also saw changes, with the former showing an emergence in 2010 and the latter disappearing entirely. Both the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained consistent with no people identifying under these ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.88% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.27% | 118.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |