Explore the Family Name Zeni
The meaning of Zeni
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Zeno. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Aldo, Dario, Gino, Leno, Rino, Silvio. Spanish Albino, Jaime, Jesus, Ramona.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zeni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zeni experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, its rank was 54,880 which slipped to 55,255 by 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.68%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Zeni surname grew from 351 to 372 over the same period, representing an increase of 5.98%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #55,255 | -0.68% |
| Count | 351 | 372 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeni
In terms of ethnic identity, the Zeni surname showed diverse representation over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2010, the majority of Zenis were White (83.60%), down from 89.46% in 2000. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a substantial increase of 65.06%, rising from 6.84% to 11.29% during the ten-year span. Additionally, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.28% to 2.69%, while those reporting two or more races more than doubled, from 1.42% to 2.42%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.46% | 83.6% | -6.55% |
| Hispanic | 6.84% | 11.29% | 65.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.28% | 2.69% | 17.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.42% | 70.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |