Explore the Family Name Zeien
The meaning of Zeien
German (Rhineland): variant of Zeyen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeien in the United States?
The surname "Zeien" ranks 44,872 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2010, dropping slightly from its 2000 ranking of 44,027. This represents a change of -1.92% over the decade. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.69%, from 461 in 2000 to 478 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #44,872 | -1.92% |
| Count | 461 | 478 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeien
In terms of ethnicity, the surname "Zeien" is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, 97.7% of individuals with this surname identified as White in 2010, down slightly from 98.92% in 2000. The data showed a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. There were no significant identifications with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 97.7% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 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% |