Explore the Family Name Zenor
The meaning of Zenor
Americanized form of German Zehner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zenor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zenor has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zenor ranked as the 36,761st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 41,038th position. This represents an overall decrease in popularity of 11.63%. The count of individuals with the Zenor surname also decreased during this period, from 573 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, marking a decline of 7.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell from 0.21 to 0.18, a reduction of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #41,038 | -11.63% |
| Count | 573 | 531 | -7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zenor
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Zenor surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those bearing the name identify as White. In 2000, 95.29% identified as such, increasing slightly to 96.05% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic fell markedly from 2.44% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010, a decrease of 61.48%. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 1.05% to 1.13%. The proportion identifying as two or more races was reported for the first time in 2010, at 1.32%. There were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 96.05% | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Black | 1.05% | 1.13% | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 0.94% | -61.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |