Explore the Family Name Zinda
The meaning of Zinda
Polish: possibly an occupational name for a sawyer, from a derivative of the dialect verb zyndać ‘to saw’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zinda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zinda experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,704, but by 2010, it dropped to 32,031, reflecting a change of -1.03%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 689 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, an increase of 4.5%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals fell by 7.69% over the same decade, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #32,031 | -1.03% |
| Count | 689 | 720 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zinda
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Zinda identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a decrease of 2.45% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise, with an increase of 151.72% from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, there was also a slight increase in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives, which rose by 27.59%. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 94.86% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.92% | 151.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 1.11% | 27.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |