Explore the Family Name Zent
The meaning of Zent
German: unexplained. At least in part it originates from the former German settlements in Bessarabia in southern Russia (now in Ukraine) and may be an altered form of an unidentified German (reportedly Alsatian) surname.
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How common is the last name Zent in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zent saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 25,591st in 2000, it slipped to 29,528th by 2010, marking a 15.38% drop. This decline is also reflected in the count of individuals bearing the name Zent, with numbers falling from 906 to 799 over the same period, an approximately 11.81% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname has decreased by 20.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,591 | #29,528 | -15.38% |
| Count | 906 | 799 | -11.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zent
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Zent identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 96.91% in 2000 to 95.37% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, some individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, despite having no representation in these categories in 2000. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 13.25%, and there was a 29.87% increase in those identifying as Hispanic. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.37% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.88% | 13.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1% | 29.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |