Explore the Family Name Zessin
The meaning of Zessin
German: habitational name from a place so named on Rügen island.
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How common is the last name Zessin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zessin saw a slight downtick in the early 21st century. In 2000, it ranked 61,544 in terms of popularity and had a count of 305. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 66,553, with the count also dropping slightly to 297. This represents a change of -8.14% in rank and -2.62% in the count. The proportion of the surname Zessin per 100k people also dropped by -9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #66,553 | -8.14% |
| Count | 305 | 297 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zessin
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was a small shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Zessin surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, virtually all (99.67%) of those with the Zessin surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 94.61%. The year 2010 also saw the emergence of those identifying as Hispanic (2.69%) and those identifying with two or more races (2.02%). However, there were no individuals with the Zessin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.67% | 94.61% | -5.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |