Explore the Family Name Zhinin
The meaning of Zhinin
Amerindian (Ecuador): Cañari name, a derivative of zhin ‘gold’, or based on the related plant name zhinin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zhinin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zhinin noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it rose from being the 80,502nd most popular surname in 2000 to the 42,237th in 2010, marking a change of 47.53 percent. The count of people with this surname also saw an impressive rise, growing from 219 individuals in 2000 to 514 in 2010, exhibiting a growth rate of 134.7 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the surname Zhinin more than doubled, shifting from 0.08 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #42,237 | 47.53% |
| Count | 219 | 514 | 134.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.17 | 112.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zhinin
When discussing ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Zhinin surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 95.43 percent of individuals with this surname had Hispanic ethnic identification, which slightly increased to 96.89 percent by 2010. The percentage of White individuals identified under this surname dipped slightly from 3.20 percent to 3.11 percent during the same period. There was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.43% | 96.89% | 1.53% |
| White | 3.2% | 3.11% | -2.81% |
| 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% |