Explore the Family Name Ziman
The meaning of Ziman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Siman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ziman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ziman has shown a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Ziman was ranked 58,130th in terms of surname prevalence in the U.S., and by 2010, it had improved its standing slightly to rank 57,914th. The count of individuals bearing this name also rose from 327 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.34%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #57,914 | 0.37% |
| Count | 327 | 351 | 7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ziman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Ziman identified as white, although there was a minor decrease over the decade from 95.41% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.83% to 2.56%, representing a change of 39.89%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from zero to 1.99%. On the other hand, the percentage of people identifying with two or more ethnic identities reduced from 1.83% to zero. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 94.3% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.56% | 39.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |