Explore the Family Name Zeyen
The meaning of Zeyen
German (Rhineland): habitational name from a place called Zeyen in Belgium. Compare Zeien.
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How common is the last name Zeyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zeyen has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 99,725, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 108,734, marking a decline of approximately 9.03%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also slightly reduced from 168 in 2000 to 163 in 2010, a change of -2.98%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Zeyen per 100k remained consistent at 0.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #108,734 | -9.03% |
| Count | 168 | 163 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeyen
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zeyen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it has most commonly been associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 94.05% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage did decrease to 90.18% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 3.57% to 4.91%. The surname saw no representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 90.18% | -4.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 4.91% | 37.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |