Explore the Family Name Zenz
The meaning of Zenz
German: from a short form of the personal name Vinzenz, German form of Vincent. Compare Zentz. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Fritz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Zenz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zenz experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 34,856th place to 36,246th. The number of individuals carrying this last name showed a minimal increase during this period, growing from 613 to 618, an uptick of 0.82%. However, when calculating the proportion per 100k people, there was roughly an 8.7% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #36,246 | -3.99% |
| Count | 613 | 618 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zenz
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those with the surname Zenz identify as white, making up over 95% of the group in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant decline, decreasing by nearly 37% from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. There was also a minor decrease in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, which fell from 1.96% to 1.62%. In contrast, there was no change in those identifying as Black or having two or more races, remaining at 0% for both years. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there was a small increase to 0.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.95% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.62% | -17.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 1.13% | -36.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |