Explore the Family Name Zidan
The meaning of Zidan
1. Muslim (mainly Egypt): variant of Zaidan ‘growth, increase’. 2. Slovenian (Židan): nickname from archaic židan ‘silken’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zidan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zidan has grown significantly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 116,835 but by 2010 it had climbed to 68,949 – a notable 40.99% increase. The number of individuals with this surname more than doubled during this period, from 138 people in 2000 to 285 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Zidan per 100,000 also increased twofold, from 0.05 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #68,949 | 40.99% |
| Count | 138 | 285 | 106.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.1 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zidan
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Zidan identify as White, with an increase seen from 72.46% in 2000 to 83.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased sharply by 64.13%, falling from 19.57% to 7.02%. There was a slight decrease in individuals who identify as Black, down 19.31% from 4.35% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged at 3.16%, whereas it was non-existent in 2000. No changes were observed among those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.46% | 83.16% | 14.77% |
| Two or More Races | 19.57% | 7.02% | -64.13% |
| Black | 4.35% | 3.51% | -19.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |