Explore the Family Name Zender
The meaning of Zender
German: variant of Zehnder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zender has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. From being ranked 26,078 in 2000, it slipped to 26,727 in 2010, marking a change of -2.49. However, the count of individuals with the Zender surname saw a small increase from 883 in 2000 to 911 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.17%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by -6.06 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #26,727 | -2.49% |
| Count | 883 | 911 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zender
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a variation in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Zender from 2000 to 2010. The White population with this last name decreased by -2.04, from 95.02% to 93.08%. However, the Hispanic population saw an increase of 24.31%, moving from 3.62% to 4.50%. A new addition to the ethnic identity associated with Zender was observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander population, which was not present in the 2000 census but registered 0.77% in 2010. The population identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.57% to 0.99%, marking a significant change of 73.68%. There was no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation recorded for this surname in either of the censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 93.08% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 4.5% | 24.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0.99% | 73.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |