Explore the Family Name Zeno
The meaning of Zeno
1. Italian (mainly southern Italy), Hispanic (mainly Puerto Rico), and African American: from the personal name Zeno, classical Greek Zēnōn, a derivative of Zeus, the name of the king of the gods in Greek mythology. Zeno or Zenone is the name of a 4th-century Italian saint from Verona. As an African American name it was probably adopted in honor of the Stoic philosopher Zeno of Kition. 2. Altered form of French Lusignan.
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How common is the last name Zeno in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname ‘Zeno’ has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 10,255 across all surnames in the United States, but fell to 10,505 by 2010, marking a 2.44% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname 'Zeno' increased from 2881 to 3055, representing an increase of 6.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly from 1.07 to 1.04, showing a decrease of 2.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,255 | #10,505 | -2.44% |
| Count | 2,881 | 3,055 | 6.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.04 | -2.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeno
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Zeno' has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest share identified as Black (47.87%), followed by White (34.05%) and Hispanic (14.40%). By 2010, the proportion identifying as Black increased to 50.70%, while the proportion identifying as White decreased to 30.15%. The percentage of Hispanics bearing the 'Zeno' surname also increased to 16.40%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were no longer present in the 2010 census data. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased, from 1.56% to 1.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.87% | 50.7% | 5.91% |
| White | 34.05% | 30.15% | -11.45% |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 16.4% | 13.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.9% | 21.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0% | 0% |